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...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingTreatmentComorbidities
Not more trouble brewing.I have had my second infection, this time i had a chest infection, right lung and was told not to take my methotrexate injection and was given some kind of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSeronegative RACopingMental Health
low self esteembefore I was diagnosed, I blames myself for tiredness thinking it was low motivation and laziness. Much of my life I had low energy. Just wondering how many have been...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesAwarenessCoping
Covid Bivalent Booster and Flu Shot combo - anybody else get a flare?Just wanted to check in with my fellow RA warriors and ask - I had my Covid bivalent booster and yearly flu shot about a week and a half ago...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingSymptomsFlares & Flare Management
Rheumatoid arthritis and Raynaud’s Hello, I am struggling to stay positive and my mental stability feels like it’s diminishing. I relate so much with your articles regarding mourning the past life. I went from...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingDepressionMental Health