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 repliesCopingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
Covid Vaccine And RA Flare???I am sixty-six and have had severe JRA for over sixty years. My disease was 'burned out' according to my Dr's and I have not had inflamed joints since my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments27 repliesSide EffectsSymptomsFlares & Flare Management
Switching from Cimzia to Enbrel I've been on Cimzia for 4 years, and up until afew months ago I was fairly well controlled. We started with that one b/c I'm young and still building my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare Management
Pfizer injection boosterHi to all Dont know weather to have the booster injection for covid as had really bad reaction to the last jab what do you think? My artharitis playing up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementAssistive Devices
Trying to find a new way to live with RA.Hello, I’m new to this community and was diagnosed officially with RA a couple months ago however I have been dealing with the pains and effects for longer then that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments31 repliesDepressionFlares & Flare ManagementFriends & Family
Options if no longer a candidate for prescription dmards, antitnfHello all, I have been on the “usual” meds methotrexate, plaquenil, humira, sulfasalizine, en rel and finally was on loading doses of remicaide when they added prolia (for osteoporosis )...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceFlares & Flare Management
Pins needles and numbnessHello, I was diagnosed in 2015 with RA. I'm currently taking 2 x 200mg of hydroxychloroquine. My RA has been decently controlled with this med. Recently I started to get...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisFlares & Flare Management
RA and COVID vaccineHey all I know the COVID shot is a sensitive subject around many but I need advise or insight … I am 40f have had RA for about 15 years...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingFlares & Flare ManagementSide Effects
Rest vs activityWhile I’ve read the medical/technical recommendations, I’m curious to know what works best for all of you. With my earlier symptoms, stiffness and pain generally improved after being up an...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & Advice
Another updateI emailed my GP today and gave her my history/symptoms related to possible RA. She responded in less than 2 hours and I have an appointment Monday. She mentioned referring...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementVenting
