Anyone have experience dealing with Vocal Cord Nodules / Bamboo Nodules?I was officially diagnosed about 1 year ago. I'm still having issues finding a medication that really works (thanks, insurance, for those flaming hoops you're making me jump through). I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Mouth teeth ulcersHi Guys Been on methotrexate since May24. Low dose then upped to get me off anti inflammatorys and pain killers. After 6 months on 6 x 2.5g a week I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisVentingTreatmentSymptoms
has anyone with RA and MTHFR gene mutation had problems with medicinesI've recently been diagnosed with RA, and I know I have the MTHFR gene mutation. I am having trouble with medications and was wondering if anyone else is experiencing same...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsSide EffectsDiagnosis
Wheres it come from? Im 65. I was fit. Gym 3 times a week. Had a excellent job. Then wheels fell off. Retrenched 3 times. Covid collapsed economy. Never took vax only Ivermectin. Got...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisSeronegative RA
Are there foods to avoid to help with flares?Just looking for some help in reducing the flares or the severity of them. I suffer excruciating pain when it affects my wrist and ankles. I take hydroxychloroquine....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceVentingTreatmentDiagnosisSymptomsFlares & Flare Management
OA and RAI would love to know if my OA that I have been living with for 25 years made my RA much worse?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsProgressionDiagnosis
Adrienne aching legsI have aching in my legs everyday 😭 plus inflammation. I take of course meds but this doesn't help....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSymptomsAwarenessCopingDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementSide EffectsTips & AdviceVenting
Need Rheumatologist in VA that believes in seronegativeI'm really struggling and in pain. I'm 48 and my GP thinks I have rheumatoid arthritis. She's the first doctor to listen to me after years of pain, stiffness, swelling...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosisSeronegative RA
Has Anyone Had a Steroid Injection in the Spine?I have been diagnosed with Cervical Spondylosis, which is the deterioration of the bones and discs in the neck. This condition can arise from Osteoarthritis, and in my case, it...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentDiagnosis
Has any one had sudden onset arthritis with no previous signs or family history?3 weeks ago I was training for a half marathon, running on the beach in the Dominican. (I live in Canada, just on vacation - came home immediately) Two days...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedSymptoms