When do you know it is time to start using assistive devices Hi. I was diagnosed with RA 18 years ago and then 3 years later I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia as well. This year I got diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy as...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAssistive DevicesProgression
hearthow many people have coronary heart inflammation / disease from RA? I have had several stents put in after the triple bypass failed. My veins were not compatible being used...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesAwarenessProgression
At age 47, I had a Stroke, and I was Diagnosed with APS, Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome.My mother passed RA down to me. My RA started with my hands being swollen and sore. I have had Migraines all my life. Luckily my Neurologist was able to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisProgressionSymptoms
Hearing ProblemsI've noticed in the last 2 1/2 months I'm having issues hearing. My right ear is worse. I contacted my primary care doctor and was advised to use drops. They...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesProgression
Ulcer problem in mouth.Is anyone else also have frequent ulcer problem in mouth, who dealing with RA....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesAwarenessFlares & Flare ManagementProgression
Nodules? Hello, I've been going through a lot of health related problems lately. It started with chest pains, and after a diet change, exercise adjustments I ended up hurting myself more...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesProgressionTips & AdviceVentingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
RA, Graves Disease, heart valve issues After being diagnosed with RA about 15 years ago, the “hits just keep on coming “. Next it was Fibromyalgia, then started losing teeth. Following that, I was diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesProgressionFlares & Flare ManagementAwareness
Unbearable foot painApparently X-rays show severe damage to my toes, probably osteoarthritis. Have had cortisone in my toe joints once and it was amazing. My rheumatologist doesn’t like giving those injections because...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesProgressionTreatment
RA LifeI have had RA since I was in my 30's. I used to be on Methotrexate. I am off it now. I do some exercising....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesProgression
Life expectancy with RAIs it really true that life expectancy is 10 years less for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis?! Do the new medications help extend lifespan for us? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesProgression