Just checking inHello all. My name is Randy. Just checking in. I have had RA for 30 years basically really easy, mild RA. I am 63 now. But now it seems its...reactions2repliesComorbiditiesCopingFlares & Flare Management
Conversation of the Week: How To Stay Resilient Mentally and Physically with RAI feel like the words, Rheumatoid Arthritis and resiliency go hand in hand. Let's face it, no one with the diagnosis, chose to sign up for it. It is something...reactions11repliesMental HealthCoping
Don't Even Think About Stubbing Your Toe.My RA diagnosis is going on 3 years now. I am on Hydroxychloroquine and Methotrexate and both do help. I still deal with pain. It is manageable and I can...reactions9repliesCopingSymptoms
Question on RA physcians and do they really care about us?It's been over 6 months since I have been on an RA med. The last one was Cimzia that I was on 2 months and had abdominal pain and it...reactions5repliesVentingCopingDepression
New to Rhumatoid ArthritisI contacted my Dr in regards to symptoms of a flare up which has nothing to do with my Osteoarthritis in my back. I have very swollen painful wrist and...reactions9repliesCoping
PREDNISONEHi guys! I would like others comments regarding the use of Prednisone. I have been on it over 15 years. My rheumy doc wants me to cut out the drug...reactions8repliesCoping
Relieving pain without NSAIDSI’m on Xarelto, a blood thinner, and cannot take anti inflammatories. I also cannot take Tylenol because it elevates my liver enzymes. I’m aware of diet, exercise, cold packs, warm...reactions7repliesCoping
RA FatigueI find myself enjoying 3 days a week (walking, doing chores, etc.) and the rest of the week recuperating from the "good" days. I feel guilty that I'm always resting...reactions17repliesCoping
Flare ups Hi, I'm new here. I'm 41 and just recently diagnosed. Having trouble adjusting to meds and currently going through a pretty testing flare up. It's hard to tell,when I'm in...reactions1replyCoping
Medical Specialist - Collecting OlogistIn my family of myself and 5 siblings we all have medical issues, some more serious then others but we all have found a way to deal with ourselves and...reactions6repliesComorbiditiesCopingTreatment