Figuring out my diagnosis Hello, I was diagnosed with “inflammatory arthritis” with no tests to support. My RA test was negative. I have had extreme swelling, stiffness, and decreased mobilization in one knee since...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
You Know You Have RA When ... Janeil details 31 experiences of living with RA that may help you and others feel less alone: (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=39505) What other experiences would you add to the list? Add yours below!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments28 repliesCoping
Pfizer injectionHi to all, I had my 1st Pfizer injection on the 17th of febuary I had lots of problems really painfull injection and servre bowel problems so I am very...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCoping
RA and COVID vaccineHey all I know the COVID shot is a sensitive subject around many but I need advise or insight … I am 40f have had RA for about 15 years...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingFlares & Flare ManagementSide Effects
Murky Waters with my Primary Care ProviderI find it difficult to get a straight answer from my primary care provider regarding my safety and Covid. I have had three Pfizer vaccines and my Covid anti-bodies look...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesHealthcare TeamCopingTips & Advice
Concern about prognosis with positive RF factor and anti-CCP antibodiesI was diagnosed with RA at the age of 41, about 2.5 years ago. It came on aggressively and I was quite crippled for about 9 months. Luckily Enbrel got...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCopingDiagnosisTips & Advice
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
Some days you just feel like cryingMy wrist just suddenly start aching, my feet, my elbows - not sure if nerves, bones, or what! So my feet hurt and I need to use a cane cuz...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCoping
advice for early 20s diagnosisi'm nearly 21, have had joint pain since at least 14 but probably earlier (got the "growing pains" excuse so much growing up it's hard to remember what pain was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedCoping
Social Isolation and RAHi, I feel extremely lonely and isolated since I have RA. I moved to a new place four years ago and that's about the same time when I was diagnosed...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesCopingMental Health