Active 7 days agoHow 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....Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesBrain FogAwarenessCaregiving
The 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...Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesAwareness
What is the biggest unmet need you feel those living with RA deal with?Unmet needs: something that still needs improvement, changes that have to be made, or anything that society has sort of turned a blind eye too. There really is no wrong...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesAwarenessCopingVenting
Adverse side effects of methotrexate Has anyone had any adverse side effects to methotrexate. I got the flu and according to the doctors the methotrexate wasn’t working to fight off any infection and I got...Reactions0reactionsComments62 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentAwareness
R.A. Without Medication…….Anyone else?So imagine having R.A. with all the pain, fatigue, and deformities without the use of ANY biologics or medication! That’s the boat I’ve been in since my diagnosis in 1995...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesAwarenessCopingBiologic Medication
FeaturedArthritis Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway: Caption This Picture **The giveaway is now closed, but members can continue to share a caption for the picture in the comments below!**...Reactions0reactionsComments356 repliesAwareness
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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceAwareness
Rumotide arthritis Will nichitine patches work to ease pain for rumotide arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
managing ra flaresi just recovered from ra all my inflammations had gone and medication had stopped until two days a go my inflammation reappeared on knee guys i am so worried about...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessDepressionFlares & Flare Management
hearthow many people have coronary heart inflammation / disease from RA? I have had several stents put in after the triple bypass failed. My veins were not compatible being used...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesAwarenessProgression