New Seronegative RAHi Until a week ago hardly understood the term RA. I have been having flare ups on my first MTP joint since I was about 28 (I turn 40 this...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedSeronegative RAFlares & Flare Management
Recently diagnosed scared to take medication plaquenilHas anyone battled RA with a more natural approach. Supplements or treatments like acupressure or acupuncture? I'm very sensitive to medications. The side effects are scary to me. RA is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDepressionDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Blood work says no RADr says blood work says no arthritis. But sergion removed boan from shoulder said due to arthritis. Has anyone ever had blood work say no but symptoms says yes?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSymptomsNewly DiagnosedVenting
Figuring out my diagnosis Hello, I was diagnosed with “inflammatory arthritis” with no tests to support. My RA test was negative. I have had extreme swelling, stiffness, and decreased mobilization in one knee since...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingTips & AdviceNewly Diagnosed
steering wheel tips can i get feedback on how to fix my steering wheel. i got a foam cover didn't work. ot said to get 3/4 inch pipe insulation cut and put over...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceTravelNewly 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?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments151 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Fast onsetHi, My wife just got diagnosed with RA. She has high ACPA and high RF. Her symptoms started with pain under her left foot for a couple of weeks and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
RAAlthough I haven't officially been diagnosed with RA my dr believes there is enough evidence to suggest this is the case.. so I was referred to the specialist (1st sept)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamNewly Diagnosed
advice for early 20s diagnosisi'm nearly 21, have had joint pain since at least 14 but probably earlier (got the "growing pains" excuse so much growing up it's hard to remember what pain was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedCoping
Balancing Out Work You Love With Your RAA new (or even older) diagnosis of RA can surely put a crimp into the days of an entrepreneur and business owner, can’t it? At the same time, lessons learned...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesNewly DiagnosedAwarenessWork & Employment