Handle Unpredictability How do you handle the unpredictability that RA brings? If you make plans one week with friends but a flare comes up ... what do you do? Do you ever...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesTips & Advice
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 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceCoping
Xeljanz and Cholesterol tests My Rheumatologist is talking about changing my meds. and is leaning towards Xeljanz. All the literature on the drug says it messes up cholesterol tests. I had a small stroke...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & Advice
How did you know it was time to change your rheumatologist? Sometimes, our relationship with our rheumatologist just isn't working out (as David explains in his article - https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/change-rheumatologists). How did YOU know when it was time for a different rheumatologist...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
FrustratedI was diagnosed with RA 18 months ago, i have had 3 lots of medication but unfortunately I had severe reactions to all, so have been on nothing for the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & Advice
Managing EmotionsHow do you effectively manage your emotions while also managing your RA? What tips do you have to help others as they ride RA's emotional rollercoaster...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice
Been referred to a cranial facial DoctorAs seen in the topic I am going through some terrible pain in my mouth. I know that rheumatoid arthritis can cause problems with your teeth I saw an endodontist...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Options if no longer a candidate for prescription dmards, antitnfHello all, I have been on the “usual” meds methotrexate, plaquenil, humira, sulfasalizine, en rel and finally was on loading doses of remicaide when they added prolia (for osteoporosis )...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceFlares & Flare Management
Weak hands and self injection issuesI’m wondering if anyone has thoughts regarding problems with weak hands making self injections difficult? I’m taking Actemra every 7 days, but my hands start losing strength and becoming painful...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic MedicationSymptomsTips & Advice
Rest vs activityWhile I’ve read the medical/technical recommendations, I’m curious to know what works best for all of you. With my earlier symptoms, stiffness and pain generally improved after being up an...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & Advice
