How serious is RA really? Does it cause mental issues like depression also?My partner f29 has been diagnosed with RA. I want to know what might be her condition 10years and 20years from now....Reactions0reactionsComments46 repliesBrain FogAwarenessCaregiving
Coping with the diagnosis I’m new to this being I was just diagnosed a couple weeks ago so I’m pretty much in the dark about it all....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBrain FogCopingAwareness
memory decline and word finding problemsLike many of us on this site, I have been having memory issues and trouble remembering words. I saw a neurologist last week who agrees it is not expected in...Reactions0reactionsComments70 repliesBrain Fog
Rheumatoid fatigueWhat to do about RA Fatigue. Every couple of weeks or so I have day or two that I feel absolutely exhausted and run down. Makes it really hard to...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesBrain Fog
Weighted BlanketsI used a 20 pound weighted cooling blanket at my brothers house and fell in love almost immediately. I would love to have one myself because they help with anxiety...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBrain FogFlares & Flare ManagementSleep
Neurological Flare?I am sero positive RA, undifferentiated connective tissue dz, trigeminal neuralgia, small fiber neuropathy are my main diagnosis. Two weeks ago, after a weekend of gardening, I went to bed...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBrain FogFlares & Flare ManagementAwareness
Exhaustion in RAI am so exhausted and such brain fog that I was worried I was getting early Alzheimer's like my mother but she didn't have until her 70's. I can be...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementBrain FogSleep
Work IssuesI recently gave my boss some information on Brain Fog. She gave it back to me and said it was "inappropriate". Was it?...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementWork & EmploymentBrain Fog
Brain fog and memory problems I'd like to know with brain fog and memory problems that come with RA, has anyone tried any type of OTC memory pills? If so what worked for you? Thank...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBrain Fog
Enbrel, Leflunimide successAnyone experience side effects/efficacy issues with Enbrel and leflunomide? Have been off both for 4-5 weeks due to a significant toe injury. Feel better, mentally off both. Still on 10mg...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBrain FogBiologic Medication