Active todaydry 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
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/...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesComorbiditiesTreatment
Questions: LED Light therapyGM. My wife, concerned about my pain. bought me a Red and Infrared light therapy mitt for my hands. she has all good intentions, I used it a couple of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentHealthcare TeamAssistive Devices
Mouth teeth ulcersHi Guys Been on methotrexate since May24. Low dose then upped to get me off anti inflammatorys and pain killers. After 6 months on 6 x 2.5g a week I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisVentingTreatmentSymptoms
Tests for which medication will work.When I took the advice to take the shots for Covid after the first shot I started having more pain in my legs and hands. I took the booster shot...Reactions0reactionsComments44 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementBiologic MedicationTreatment
Natural remedies Anyone come off medication for rheumatoid arthritis and used natural methods that have worked...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentSymptomsTips & AdviceProgression
vagus nerve stimulation for treatment of RAArticle in NPR. Did anyone see this? (let’s hope research like this isn’t put on hold for the next four years) https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/03/nx-s1-5272748/vagus-nerve-stimulation-may-tame-autoimmune-diseases...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
Pains all overHi everyone I have just been diagnosed with RA but i'm just not 100% convinced. I have no swelling in joints and no pain in joints. I feel pain in...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatment
Treatment plan My consultant thinks I have been taking my methotrexate but I haven’t been taking it in 2 years so she thinks I have to take rituximab on top to control...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentAwarenessTips & Advice