Active todayacceptable amount of time to see rheumatologist when serious change occursjust wondering if anyone has an opinion on this... started having much worse pain in both knees, much worse in right.. swelling, hard to walking was difficult to put it...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesHealthcare TeamProgressionSymptomsTips & AdviceVenting
FeaturedActive 4 days agoRA and Cold WeatherHow does the cold weather impact your symptoms? Have you found anything that helps manage pain and stiffness during the winter season?...Reactions0reactionsComments31 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementWeatherTips & Advice
Active 4 days agoMovement as important as meds?RA > 30 years. I have been on biological, NSAIDs, Hydroxychloroquine, opiods, medical marijuana along with the host of pharmaceutical drugs. I find it mandatory to do stretching and range...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & NutritionExerciseMedical MarijuanaSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatment
Active 5 days agoRheumatoid Arthritis and Hands Who here has joint damage in their hands, or had rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms first appear here? What are your favorite products, tools or ways you take care of...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesAssistive DevicesTips & AdviceSymptoms
FeaturedActive 5 days agoStress with RA! What do you do to shake it off? Stress is a killer, everyone knows that but for people like us with RA, stress is even worse. It can trigger our illnesses and make an already bad situation even...Reactions0reactionsComments211 repliesTips & Advice
Active 6 days agoTendonitis Hi I was recently diagnosed with RA and I also deal with Graves disease. I'm having alot of trouble with my elbows it started with just my rt but now...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & AdviceVenting
FeaturedWhat are your best tips to get sleep with RA?Getting quality sleep with RA can be challenging. In your experience, what tips have worked for you?...Reactions0reactionsComments80 repliesSleepTips & Advice
Rheumatoid Arthritis and RelationshipsLet's chat and discuss relationships. What's one (or more things) you wish people knew, and what's something you wish people understood more of in regards to RA, and what you...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingTips & Advice
Pain and showeringHi. I have had RA since 1977. Diagnosed correctly around 1982. Both total knee replacements. And many other surgeries. My upper body hurts constantly especially with this cold weather. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceAssistive Devices
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 repliesDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatmentVenting