Active todayPersonalized Medicine - Testing what Drug will Work for YouSeveral years ago our contributor Andrew wrote this article on the need for tests for individualized treatment: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/individualized-diagnostic-tests. Since then the PrismRA, which tests for if anti-TNF drugs are less...reactions1replyTreatmentBiologic MedicationResearch & Clinical Trials
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...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
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
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
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
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...reactions4repliesAssistive DevicesTreatmentHealthcare Team
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...reactions6repliesTips & 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...reactions44repliesFlares & Flare ManagementBiologic MedicationTreatment
Natural remedies Anyone come off medication for rheumatoid arthritis and used natural methods that have worked...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceProgressionTreatmentSymptoms
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...reactions9repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment