Compression recommendations. I’ve been reading up on compression for joint pain. I already have knee high compression socks, so I am trying those along with Ace wraps around my knees and lower...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & Advice
Final Year Product Design Student starting a conversation with the communityHello, I am a Final Year product design student at Nottingham Trent University. I am conducting a project with a company that designs for the arthritis community. I am here...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAssistive DevicesFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Covid vaccine question (not political 😉I have worked in the Covid population since the start of the pandemic, so when I was offered the vaccine last December, started the Pfizer series. I do not have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsTips & Advice
why is it so difficult to get an appointment with a Rheumatologist?My symptoms and blood work all point to RA. I cant get a true diagnosis or treatment because i cant get into a Dr. until December. Thoughts on surviving the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & 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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingDiagnosisTips & Advice
Taking the vaccineI have progressive serpositive RA, Fibromyalgia, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, MTHR, Osteoarthritis, Osteopenia, leaky gut, chronic bronchitis and I have Doctors telling me I should take this vaccine. I would like to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesHealthcare TeamComorbiditiesTips & 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingTips & Advice
Dr appointmentHi, Help, I have a Doctors appointment tomorrow. I never know how to talk to him, because I don't really know what to say. You see, I'm not sure of...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTips & Advice
COVID-19 Vaccine and No Biologic I do not feel safe getting the vaccine. Am I safer from COVID while I am ON my biologic (Orencia) or am I safer without it? I have to be...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
H1-Antihistamines Has anyone tried H-1 antihistamines for their rheumatoid arthritis? I've researched this and there seems to be a correlation between people taking them for allergies and receiving some pain relief....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice