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Does RA cause itching

I itch. It doesn't matter what time of year. I itch more at night than during the day.I have several different types of itching. I have aquagenic pruritus. There...

Osteoporosis/Osteopenia

What 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...

RA and Risk of Heart Failure

New Research found that those with RA are nearly twice as likely to develop heart failure (see: https://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/news/ra-linked-to-increased-risk-for-heart-failure/). Does your rheumatologist include monitoring heart health as part of your care?...

RA and Prostate Cancer

New research has found that genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis is causally associated with prostate cancer (see: https://www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/hcp-rheumatology/rheumatoid-arthritis-causally-linked-to-prostate-cancer). Men with RA, does your doctor regularly screen for prostate cancer...

Weighted vests

I’m osteopenic so adding weight lifting to my exercise of swimming since swimming has zero weight bearing. However using dumbbells is NOT working for my RA hands. Has anyone tried...

Interstitial Cystitis

Anyone else been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis?...

Anyone Experience Lung Problems?

Anyone can experience lung issues, but the risk is increased for those with RA. (Kelly writes about interstitial lung disease https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=39645 for instance). If you've gone through challenges with your...

Pain feels worse but labs are better? How to find answers for “inexplicable” pain

Hi, i have been diagnosed for 2 years now. At first they told me I had fibro, then a rheumatoid doctor said it was RA only. I had periods of...

Symmetrical and asymmetrical joint pain and swelling

Hello, Looking for a bit of advice and perhaps see if anyone else has experienced similar symptoms. I was diagnosed with RA 2 years ago but have lived with joint...

Post Covid RA

There has been some discussion about whether people who take DMARDS or biologic have protection from post covid effects. One doctor who works with Long Covid patients noticed that there...

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