Cold wet weather, yikes!As a newbie who lives in a warm very dry climate, not experienced much with cold and wet for years (don’t miss Seattle). The past two days have been cold...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & AdviceFlares & Flare Management
Most meds contraindicated—Pred OKHi I’m newly Dx. Because of another autoimmune disease and a separate health history most of the medications are contraindicated for me. I’m also allergic to sulpha. NSAIDS give me...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesTravelNewly DiagnosedFlares & Flare Management
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Shoulder Pain!Hello everyone, I am new to this group and was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis about a year ago. I have been noticing severe pain in my shoulder area. It feels...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingNewly Diagnosed
Terrible painHello everyone, thanks for adding me to this group. I’ve been diagnosed with AR in 2020, and I am living the worst moment of my life with this condition. I’m...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Ra flare Does anyone suffer with a high temp abit while having a flare up I don't feel hot but it keeps saying I'm 37.8 just feel very achy no energy...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Ulcer problem in mouth.Is anyone else also have frequent ulcer problem in mouth, who dealing with RA....Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesAwarenessFlares & Flare ManagementProgression
Is there anything you do in the morning that helps you manage RA and begin your day? Feel free to share any night routines or rituals too. Self-care is not selfish. In fact, it's important when living, surviving and thriving with RA. Share your morning and evening routines/rituals that help you manage RA better, or at least...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementExerciseCoping
Icy Baths, Cold ShowersI've read that cold baths benefit rheumatoid arthritis inflammation. It decreases inflammation. To me? This sounds correct because it's logical--but it also sounds miserable. Has anyone experienced any ra improvements...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & Advice
Prism test and Abetacepts and TNF’sHello, I just started Orencia infusions I had a reaction the first infusion and was given benedryl with the second with no reaction but horrible fatigue, pain all through my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTreatmentBiologic MedicationCopingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceVenting
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedProgressionVenting