Tiredness I am really fed up with feeling so so tired, my energy levels are so low can anyone advise me please....reactions6replies
FlareI’m in so much pain I feel like if I move a limb it will break off. I’m only on pred and...reactions1replyCoping
Surgery/Nervous I saw the hand specialist who believes the bumps on my knuckles are rheumatoid nodules (although my rheumy wasn't completely sure) Ultimately...reactions2replies
Ibuprofen side effectsI need something for pain sometimes. My dr. has prescribed ibuprofen previously. Since my liver enzymes continue to be a problem he...reactions4repliesTreatment
Has anyone here had neck surgery?I am 67 years old. I have had Sjogren's since 2006 and RA since 2017. I am about to have a cervical...reactions3replies
Started methotrexate Finally say my Dr. He said I had a bad case and that it had went too long undiagnosed. But he thinks...reactions1reply
Managing Shame Do you experience shame when it comes to RA? One of our writers shared how, for him, RA triggers shame (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=40217). For...reactions37replies
The painful wait to see if I have rheumatoid arthritisHello everyone, On March 6th I developed a rash looking thing that covered all the knuckles on both of my hands in...reactions10replies
Social security disability My spouse with RA is trying to get SSDI. She has a robust 40 year work history, and is only applying because...reactions1reply
RA flares from altitude changes?I live at sea level and recently traveled up to the mountains at about 7000 feet. I felt my hands and wrists...reactions9repliesFlares & Flare Management