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...reactions3repliesCopingMental HealthSeronegative RA
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...reactions9repliesAwarenessCoping
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...reactions1replyFlares & Flare ManagementCopingSymptoms
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...reactions3repliesCopingDepressionMental Health
Mobility assistance I am 42 and am fighting needing mobility assistance. How do you know when it’s time? My main issues are endurance and pain on bad days....reactions4repliesCopingAssistive Devices
Not sure how to handle this situation Hey everybody my name is Rhoda and I'm not sure how to handle a certain situation with a coworker. So, I have RA, was diagnosed earlier this year and started...reactions2repliesAwarenessCopingWork & Employment
Expectations with RAWhat percentage of people with RA, taking medication, achieve full remission? How many achieve partial remission? How long does it take to get there, if ever?...reactions11repliesCoping
I’m new here. Just finding my way around on here. I was diagnosed with RA 4 months ago at age 85. Had never had it nor had any family member. I’m in severe...reactions5repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Does this sound like flare up? What should I doI will take any advice you can share, no matter how small. Im not diagnosed - but had blood test taken today. Think I am having flare up. Does this...reactions6repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingNewly Diagnosed
Starting infusions My doc wants to start me on infusions, but my bloodwork is almost totally normal. Granted I feel like crap, horrible fatigue and I do have inflammation in hands and...reactions11repliesBiologic MedicationCopingInsurance & Disability