Active 7 days agoAnyone have experience dealing with Vocal Cord Nodules / Bamboo Nodules?I was officially diagnosed about 1 year ago. I'm still having issues finding a medication that really works (thanks, insurance, for those flaming hoops you're making me jump through). I...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
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...Reactions0reactionsComments93 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementExerciseCoping
Devices for RAHey everyone! What kind of gadgets or tools you use to help with your RA symptoms. It can be anything that makes things easier. What do you use and does...Reactions0reactionsComments142 repliesAssistive DevicesFlares & Flare ManagementCoping
Worse pain everHaving the worst flare up I have ever had, in so much pain can hardly walk and can’t sleep because of the pain...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Tests for which medication will work.When I took the advice to take the shots for Covid after the first shot I started having more pain in my legs and hands. I took the booster shot...Reactions0reactionsComments44 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementBiologic MedicationTreatment
FeaturedRA and Cold WeatherHow does the cold weather impact your symptoms? Have you found anything that helps manage pain and stiffness during the winter season?...Reactions0reactionsComments46 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementWeatherTips & Advice
Pain solutions while beginning methotrexateI am starting on methotrexate, so far I've only had one week's dose (oral). The first time I tried this I couldn't stand the pain without ibuprofen or naproxen, so...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesNewly DiagnosedFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Relive pain at home.Hi I’m waiting on my diagnosis from specialist but doctor is saying he’s confident it’s rheumatoid arthritis that I have I’m 34 and how it started hurt my wrist so...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceCopingFlares & Flare Management
Muscle wasting and lack of grip strength. After any suggestions for things that might help to slow the progression of this problem. Two years ago when I was detailing my then current daily ‘challenges’ to my rheumatologist...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAssistive DevicesFlares & Flare ManagementCoping
Good morning everyone, this is my first time posting or joining in. Can you all tell me how do you cope with this nagging deseaseI have flare ups quite a bit and at times they are unbearable. HELP PLEASE any suggestions...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementFriends & Family