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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...

heart

how 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...

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...

Hearing Problems

I'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...

Ulcer problem in mouth.

Is anyone else also have frequent ulcer problem in mouth, who dealing with RA....

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...

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...

Unbearable foot pain

Apparently 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...

RA Life

I 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....

Life expectancy with RA

Is 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...

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