Rheumatoid ArthritisHi everyone! 5 years ago my mother was diagnosed with Reumatoid Arthritis and si followed the treatment eith methrotexat and prednisolon only for o short period of time because of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceCoping
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Shoulder Pain!Hello everyone, I am new to this group and was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis about a year ago. I have been noticing severe pain in my shoulder area. It feels...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedCoping
The Flu and RA symptomsI have had RA for 4 years now. It’s been a roller coaster ride trying different things to manage it.ive been in the middle of a bad flare when last...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingSymptoms
Anyone Else Sick of Justifying Your Decisions to Protect Yourself in a World that has Covid in It?I know the world is sick of Covid. I get it. I’m sick of it, too. But I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, am now on a biologic & just...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesCoping
Newly Diagnosed & Looking For Any TipsHello everyone! I am a 30yr old female who was just diagnosed yesterday with RA after almost a year of dealing with severe pain. Although it may sound dramatic to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments28 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Is there anything you do in the morning that helps you manage RA and begin your day? Feel free to share any night routines or rituals too. Self-care is not selfish. In fact, it's important when living, surviving and thriving with RA. Share your morning and evening routines/rituals that help you manage RA better, or at least...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingExercise
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 repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessCoping
Prism test and Abetacepts and TNF’sHello, I just started Orencia infusions I had a reaction the first infusion and was given benedryl with the second with no reaction but horrible fatigue, pain all through my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatmentVentingCopingBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
FeaturedConversation of the Week: RA & Support AnimalsThis week's discussion is on RA & Emotional Support Animals (ESA). In this forum we will discuss what exactly an Emotional Support Animal is. We also will discuss some tips...Reactions 0 reactions Comments37 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
pc monitor with accessibility controls for brightnessI have severe Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye disease). New monitors often have have to use tiny controls for settings. Not good for us with RA. Any recommendations? By the way...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAssistive DevicesCoping