FeaturedActive 8 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?...reactions47repliesFlares & Flare ManagementWeatherTips & Advice
shoes and sandals for RAThe best sandals I have found are Taos, they are cute and have straps to adjust, also Vionic beach sneakers. I have narrow feet and its difficult for me to...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Compression fractures with RAHas anyone had a compression fracture in your back? About four years ago, I had T 7,8 just crush like a soda can, as my dr put it. They did...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
acceptable 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...reactions23repliesHealthcare TeamProgressionSymptomsTips & AdviceVenting
FeaturedStress 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...reactions219repliesTips & Advice
What do others do with the continuous pain with RACan anyone help me with advice? I’m in constant pain with my RA in every joint, I also suffer with Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Starting methotrexate, struggling with symptoms — anyone relate?Hi everyone, I’m new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I was recently (2 months ago) diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and have started methotrexate (oral) alongside folic acid. I...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Mobility aidsI use a cane for balance and support, but my hands absolutely HATE it. Is there a cane where I could support my weight on my elbows/forearms instead of my...reactions2repliesAssistive DevicesTips & Advice
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...reactions30repliesCopingTips & Advice
OA and RAI would love to know if my OA that I have been living with for 25 years made my RA much worse?...reactions4repliesProgressionSymptomsTips & AdviceDiagnosis