Active 3 days agoCovid affects on RA New to the group and everyone is different, but curious about Covid affects on RA? I have had RA for over 10 years, majority of it I have used Methotrexate...reactions29repliesBiologic MedicationAwarenessSide Effects
Active 4 days agoThe Invisible DiseaseI was diagnosed this last February with RA. I'm 48 years old. I've told my closest family and friends, but they tend to forget. I am the matriarch of the...reactions54repliesAwareness
An updateI had heavy side effects from prednisone, much of it emotional - anger. My RA doc pushed me to use Acthar gel. While she was writing the script on her...reactions1replyAwareness
Why do flight reservations still fail even after my payment is successful?Even with a successful payment, there are still a number of reasons why flight reservations might not go through. This might occur on websites like Flightd if the payment is...reactionsrepliesAwareness
How serious is RA really? Does it cause mental issues like depression also?My partner f29 has been diagnosed with RA. I want to know what might be her condition 10years and 20years from now....reactions49repliesAwarenessCaregivingBrain Fog
I’m 19, could this be arthritis?I’ve had both my hands and fingers like this since 13… and I’m starting to worry why am I getting arthritis at a very early young age. None of my...reactions4repliesBiologic MedicationAwareness
RA and Risk of Heart FailureNew Research found that those with RA are nearly twice as likely to develop heart failure (see: https://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/news/ra-linked-to-increased-risk-for-heart-failure/). Does your rheumatologist include monitoring heart health as part of your care?...reactionsrepliesAwarenessComorbidities
RA and Prostate CancerNew research has found that genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis is causally associated with prostate cancer (see: https://www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/hcp-rheumatology/rheumatoid-arthritis-causally-linked-to-prostate-cancer). Men with RA, does your doctor regularly screen for prostate cancer...reactions1replyAwarenessComorbidities
Gut MicrobiomeFor those of you with Netflix, VERY interesting documentary called “Hacking your Health: Secrets of the Microbiome”. While they only swiftly mention autoimmune diseases, they do touch on a bit...reactions13repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceAwareness
Treatment plan My consultant thinks I have been taking my methotrexate but I haven’t been taking it in 2 years so she thinks I have to take rituximab on top to control...reactions6repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceTreatment