New member hereGM All, New member here, looking for support and discussion of issues. I am 59yr old male that was diagnosed with RA on January 3rd 2025. My RA is primarily...reactions22repliesFriends & FamilyNewly Diagnosed
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
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
Pain solutions while beginning methotrexateI am starting on methotrexate, so far I've only had one week's dose (oral). The first time I tried this I couldn't stand the pain without ibuprofen or naproxen, so...reactions14repliesFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
Tendonitis Hi I was recently diagnosed with RA and I also deal with Graves disease. I'm having alot of trouble with my elbows it started with just my rt but now...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceVentingSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
Sudden hand and shoulder issuesI have had osteoarthritis in knees for over 20 years and slight issues with hands and shoulders due to so many years using crutches. But this year in August my...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
Moving climates to Help RA I was just diagnosed with Seronegative RA and my husband and I have been researching ways to help me feel better naturally. He bought uo maybe moving to a higher...reactions8repliesSeronegative RAFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
FeaturedHow long did it take you to get a diagnosis?Share your thoughts and tell us: how long did it take you to get an RA diagnosis?...reactions168repliesNewly Diagnosed
The path get's a bit clearer!Hello - I have posted here a couple of times on my diagnostic journey. Originally, I was told RA, then a second opinion didn't confirm the RA diagnosis, and the...reactions8repliesNewly Diagnosed
Has any one had sudden onset arthritis with no previous signs or family history?3 weeks ago I was training for a half marathon, running on the beach in the Dominican. (I live in Canada, just on vacation - came home immediately) Two days...reactions26repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedSymptoms