Anti CCP 58. No symptoms. Hello. I'm 31 with 4 beautiful girls. I recently went through the flu over Xmas 2022 and since has been thrown off. My lit D is 45. Under 50 is...reactions17repliesDiagnosisCopingSymptoms
Coming off Disease Modifying Drugs (dmards nsaids)Hi there. I totally understand how you feel. I chose to stop the disease modifying drugs for the same reasons! Approximately 6yrs ago. Methotrexate Metaject Salfasalazine Leflunimide etc. The side...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCoping
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...reactions5repliesDepressionVentingCoping
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