RA and Migraines that last several daysI haven't been officially diagnosed with RA yet I have bilateral joint pain (severe), inflammation and stiffness. In the past, I used to get migraines maybe once a year. With...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsTreatment
Why does my RA pain vary in how long before it starts?Any guesses about why my left hip arthritis becomes painful (not too bad) after 6 or 7 hours of sleep (following Voltaren application), but does not bother me all day...reactions10repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceSleep
PrednisoneI would like to know thoughts on simply staying on Prednisone forever or trying my 5th drug....Rinvoq this time....scares the daylights out of me....could the side effects of prednisone really...reactions3repliesTreatmentSide EffectsTips & Advice
Long term health issues from MedsHi, 64 yr old female, diagnosed with RAN@ 38 yrs old. I have gone in and out of flares all this time. I have had long term use of Biologics...reactions2repliesDepressionTips & AdviceSide Effects
Icy Baths, Cold ShowersI've read that cold baths benefit rheumatoid arthritis inflammation. It decreases inflammation. To me? This sounds correct because it's logical--but it also sounds miserable. Has anyone experienced any ra improvements...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceFlares & Flare Management
Support groupsHello, I am having trouble finding local RA support groups. I am facing RA alone, and would love some knowledgeable empathy. I live in a state with low population (Alaska)...reactions3repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
Prism test and Abetacepts and TNF’sHello, I just started Orencia infusions I had a reaction the first infusion and was given benedryl with the second with no reaction but horrible fatigue, pain all through my...reactionsrepliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatmentBiologic MedicationVentingCopingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
FeaturedConversation of the Week: RA & Support AnimalsThis week's discussion is on RA & Emotional Support Animals (ESA). In this forum we will discuss what exactly an Emotional Support Animal is. We also will discuss some tips...reactions37repliesCopingTips & Advice
Nodules? Hello, I've been going through a lot of health related problems lately. It started with chest pains, and after a diet change, exercise adjustments I ended up hurting myself more...reactions1replyProgressionTips & AdviceVentingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
The Holidays! What are your stress-relievers? For me, it’s cooking in advance and freezing, buying presents starting in November, and making the food on Christmas Eve delivery not home made (they love the famous local place’s...reactions16repliesFriends & FamilyMental HealthTips & Advice