Active todayR.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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesAwarenessCopingBiologic Medication
Active 3 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments43 repliesAwareness
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments56 repliesAwarenessSide EffectsTreatment
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....Reactions 0 reactions Comments32 repliesBrain FogAwarenessCaregiving
The idea of 'Dancing with RA'I've seen some people talk about the concept of dancing with RA. My own therapist told me about this as well in a way to cope with it. What are...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingVentingAwareness
Frustrated in VASorry to kind of deflect... but i don't know where to post questions without getting them deleted by a moderator, so here goes: I just turned 50 and am in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesVentingAwarenessDiagnosis
Please help identify my symptoms as I am really confused with the mixed signalsHi all, I am new to the forum and I am confused what this pain in my finger joints could be. Here is my brief profile: I am a 39...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessSymptomsDiagnosis
Talking to family and friends about understanding this disease moving forward and how it impacts our lives I recently was asked the question by a family member about just what is RA? And will I have this until I die? And also, "you mean you have to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments28 repliesAwarenessFriends & Family
Ulcer problem in mouth.Is anyone else also have frequent ulcer problem in mouth, who dealing with RA....Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesAwarenessFlares & Flare ManagementProgression
Support groupsHello, I am having trouble finding local RA support groups. I am facing RA alone, and would love some knowledgeable empathy. I live in a state with low population (Alaska)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingTips & AdviceAwareness