FeaturedConversation of the Week: RA & Support AnimalsThis week's discussion is on RA & Emotional Support Animals (ESA). In this forum we will discuss what exactly an Emotional Support Animal is. We also will discuss some tips...Reactions 0 reactions Comments37 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Nodules? Hello, I've been going through a lot of health related problems lately. It started with chest pains, and after a diet change, exercise adjustments I ended up hurting myself more...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedProgressionVenting
The Holidays! What are your stress-relievers? For me, it’s cooking in advance and freezing, buying presents starting in November, and making the food on Christmas Eve delivery not home made (they love the famous local place’s...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesFriends & FamilyMental HealthTips & Advice
Topical voltarin? or other treatment for individual joint pain?Sometimes only one joint is chronically sore/achy (right now my wrist). Does anyone have suggestions for alleviating some of that localized pain? Rx? compression support? other?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & AdviceCoping
Any advice welcome 🙏 Recently referred to a specialist so waiting on that appointment. I have high Rheumatoid factor but everything else OK. Extreme stiffness in my legs, back, arms & shoulders. Knees &...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
What questions do you have for our RA Health Leaders? World Arthritis Day is October 12, and our Rheumatoid Arthritis Community has a special event in store to help raise awareness and celebrate this incredibly important day. Below, share questions...Reactions 0 reactions Comments49 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Mitigating The Unpredictability of RA and Chronic Illness Hi everyone! It's that time again - COTW! No, not Chickens Only Talking Wolves, its the Conversation of the Week! This time around we are digging into the unpredictability of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments58 repliesTips & Advice
FeaturedConversation Of The Week: Strategies To Manage RA At A Younger Age Hello! This week we are talking about the unfortunate reality that many young people are diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. When you’re young and you tell anyone you have RA, their...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTips & AdviceVentingCoping
Photosensitivity while on methotrexate I recently had to find a new rheumatologist due to new insurance and I've only seen her once, hence no established rapport. I was on vacation a few weeks ago...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
What can I do to prevent more damage to my fingersMy little fingers & thumbs have become crooked & quite painful...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceCoping