Husband newly diagnosed and questions about medications?Hello, My husband has just been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Seropositive) and it due to start treatment soon. He is in his late 40's now but has likely had RA...reactions12replies
Intestinal cystitis Anyone been diagnosed with intestinal cystitis. My doctor says he thinks I have it apparently its quite common with rheumatoid arthritis....reactions1reply
Starying rheumatoid arthritis treatment and a new job Hi everyone, I have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis after suffering a swollen knee for 12 months. Over the last few weeks I have increased symptoms...reactions2repliesWork & Employment
Unpredictability and the unknown - RA TriggersSomething that doesn't often get talked about is how the unpredictability of RA affects the stress levels, and thus the triggers, for our rheumatoid arthritis. I often cite a study...reactions8replies
Becoming aware of Rheumatoid Arthritis siblings.I was diagnosed with RA about 1986. For the most part RA was my sole contention. At about the 22nd year I started noticing I didn’t recover from the cold...reactions3replies
New Scientist Article on new therapies to cure A/I conditionsGreat article, note it is long. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535322-100-inside-the-new-therapies-promising-to-finally-beat-autoimmune-disease/...reactions2repliesTreatment
Dry skinHas anyone suffered with really dry skin especially on legs no matter how much moisturiser I apply my skin is so dry especially on my legs....reactions2replies
Osteoporosis/OsteopeniaWhat experience do people have with the medications for osteoporosis? PCP wants me on bisphosphonate. Also eyeing rheumy in January, def going to discuss with her. Anyone taking any pills...reactions8repliesTreatmentComorbidities
I’m 19, could this be arthritis?I’ve had both my hands and fingers like this since 13… and I’m starting to worry why am I getting arthritis at a very early young age. None of my...reactions4repliesBiologic MedicationAwareness