RA and Aromatase Inhibitors for breast cancerDoes anyone have experience with Aromatase Inhibitors(AIs) taken to prevent breast cancer recurrence with having RA. The side effects of AIs joint...reactions2repliesComorbidities
Does RA cause itchingI itch. It doesn't matter what time of year. I itch more at night than during the day.I have several different types...reactions6repliesComorbidities
Osteoporosis/OsteopeniaWhat experience do people have with the medications for osteoporosis? PCP wants me on bisphosphonate. Also eyeing rheumy in January, def going...reactions8repliesComorbiditiesTreatment
RA and Risk of Heart FailureNew 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...reactionsrepliesComorbiditiesAwareness
RA and Prostate CancerNew 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...reactions1replyComorbiditiesAwareness
Weighted vestsI’m osteopenic so adding weight lifting to my exercise of swimming since swimming has zero weight bearing. However using dumbbells is NOT...reactions5repliesAssistive DevicesComorbiditiesExercise
Interstitial Cystitis Anyone else been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis?...reactions9repliesComorbidities
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...reactions56repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Pain feels worse but labs are better? How to find answers for “inexplicable” painHi, i have been diagnosed for 2 years now. At first they told me I had fibro, then a rheumatoid doctor said...reactions5repliesComorbidities
Symmetrical and asymmetrical joint pain and swellingHello, Looking for a bit of advice and perhaps see if anyone else has experienced similar symptoms. I was diagnosed with RA...reactions3repliesSymptomsComorbiditiesDiagnosis