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
Update - frustrating Healthcare systemI had my GP appt yesterday - establishing with a new provider due to insurance changes (gotta love it). They put me in as a wellness visit so RA was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesHealthcare TeamFlares & Flare Management
Muscle weakness Up until recently, my symptoms have primarily been joint pain/swelling/stiffness and fatigue in what I would describe as intermittent flares. Today my pain has been about the worst it’s ever...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementProgressionSymptoms
Covid vaccine question (not political 😉I have worked in the Covid population since the start of the pandemic, so when I was offered the vaccine last December, started the Pfizer series. I do not have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsTips & Advice
Improving symptomsI’m hoping I don’t drive everyone nuts here!😂 Having a place to vent and read is such a help! This is day 3 on steroids for the worst flare I’ve...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Does anyone take Gabapentin for pain relief?I use Tramadol for flares and was wondering about taking Gabapentin before bed....Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesTreatmentFlares & Flare Management
paying for everyday tasks + first appointmentsi am 21 years old and my ‘diagnosis’ (my PCP says she thinks it is RA, but I haven’t seen a rheum yet) is only a few months old, but...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesSymptomsFlares & Flare Management
Flare ups: will movement set me back?I had a severe flare up ten days ago, which has now gone down to mild swelling in multiple joints, but can't take steroids because it makes me go a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingTips & Advice
Flare Up Since Covid VaccinesIt’s been almost 2 months since I got the Pfizer vaccine. I’ve had chronic tenderness since then. I have even had to discontinue the aquatic therapy I love so much...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Managing side effects from COVID vaccine Hi guys. New member here. I am researching for my 65 year old mother, diagnosed with RA, and on Humira every 14 days. I just have several questions for those...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsTips & Advice