Newly diagnosed by my pcp .Cant see Rhumetologist until October!I was diagnosed with RA a month ago with Ccp at 250 and rhumetoid factor at 198. I am in excruciating pain and was given Naproxen . I cant do...reactions4replies
Thank you Hi, this is my first time posting so I hope I am doing it right. I have been "lurking" for a while, reading everyone's posts and checking out the articles...reactions8repliesTips & Advice
Advice for upcoming Dr appointmentAbout 6 months ago I was diagnosed with RA. At this point it is a very mild case. Mild enough that my doctor and I decide to not start any...reactions2repliesTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
dry needlingHas anyone here tried dry needling? My PT mentioned it to me to help my muscle tightness and knots in my neck and shoulder blade. I am wondering if anyone...reactions1replyTreatment
BiologicsI have been on oral MTX since my diagnosis in September 24. I have just recently switched to subcutaneous injection of MTX in the hope it will be more effective...reactions1replySide Effects
It Doesn't Show On the Outside So It's Not That BadI never realized how strong of a person I was until I realized that I hide this poison so well that people don't even realize how sick I am. If...reactions1replyCoping
Low-Dose NaltrexoneIs anyone else taking low dose naltrexone for their rheumatoid disease? I'll keep this short because I've tried to post on this topic before and my post didn't "take", wasn't...reactions34replies
Flare upDoes anyone have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia I'm having a flare up at the moment it's been going on for weeks but I'm not sure which one it is I...reactions2replies
How serious is RA really? Does it cause mental issues like depression also?My partner f29 has been diagnosed with RA. I want to know what might be her condition 10years and 20years from now....reactions49repliesAwarenessBrain FogCaregiving
Is it just my imagination?Hi fellow RA suffers, I stopped eating sugar for a few weeks and saw a very positive change. I no longer experienced a daily dull ache in my wrist and...reactions4repliesDiet & Nutrition