Active 4 days agoPain 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 it was RA only. I had periods of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesComorbidities
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 2 years ago but have lived with joint...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesComorbiditiesSymptomsDiagnosis
Post Covid RAThere 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBiologic MedicationComorbidities
Conversation of the Week: Managing RA When You Have Other Chronic ConditionsManaging RA/RD when you also have other chronic conditions isn't for the faint-hearted. What other conditions do you live with and what are some of your favorite tips? Or just...Reactions 0 reactions Comments149 repliesComorbiditiesCoping
Rheumatoid arthritisI also have regular arthritis in both knees, but the right knee is very bad. The shots helped one time for about 3 months and then the second shot did...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementComorbidities
RA and inflammatory bowel diseaseHi, I’m 26 years old and was diagnosed with RA 4 years ago. I’ve recently had problems with my stomach and my GP is now doing tests to see if...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesComorbidities
RA and ImmunotherapyHas anyone gone through immunotherapy with their RA? Asking for this is one of my options for follow-up cancer treatment, but there is a question about it effecting the RA...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesComorbiditiesTreatment
RA and ILD (interstitial lung disease)I would like information on the development of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in people with RA. I’ve had RA for 20+ years and have just been diagnosed with ILD. I’ve...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesComorbidities
Methotrexate + Biologic and cancerHi - I’m 46 and I’ve been on methotrexate (5 pills/week) for 8+ years. In June I was diagnosed with cancer - melanoma. Since this does not run in my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentBiologic MedicationComorbidities
RA plus retina and gi issues A year before my RA diagnosis at age 59, I had a large retinal detachment. It was repaired by laser but I have a lot of scarring and continued flashes...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesComorbidities