Methotrexate side effectHas anyone experienced swelling and a red face thats hot to touch after taking methotrexate injection? This happens to me the day after I take my injection and I told...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesSide EffectsFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
I’m a Union Ironworker by Trade. I’ve been diagnosed with RA. I’m having a hard time managing the pain in my knuckles and doing my job safely looking for any...How to deal with swelling in the Hands How to handle performing at a high level in the Construction Industry with painful joints...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCopingFlares & Flare ManagementAwareness
Rheumatoid arthritisI also have regular arthritis in both knees, but the right knee is very bad. The shots helped one time for about 3 months and then the second shot did...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementComorbidities
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesProgressionFlares & Flare ManagementAwareness
Weighted BlanketsI used a 20 pound weighted cooling blanket at my brothers house and fell in love almost immediately. I would love to have one myself because they help with anxiety...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSleepBrain Fog
Conversation of the Week: Managing Fatigue Due to RA: Tips, Questions, & MoreHi! So this week we are talking about managing fatigue with RA. Fatigue is one of the most insidious parts of living with chronic illness and it can be a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments57 repliesVentingFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Rheumatoid arthritis question Hi, I have a question concerning rheumatoid arthritis. I am getting ready to start Humira injections, and I mainly deal with pain in my feet and ankles, my wrists, my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Knee flare upHello, I really need some opinions or info of someone has a similar problem. I got diagnosed with JRA when I was 6 years old and am currently 32. Living...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFlares & Flare Management
RA flares from altitude changes?I live at sea level and recently traveled up to the mountains at about 7000 feet. I felt my hands and wrists become painful and swollen. And my ankles also...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Flares following Orencia infusionsI receive an Orencia infusion once a month. The week after is always a week of pain and flare. Is this a common reaction or is my infusion not strong...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare ManagementSide Effects