PetsI had a huge GSD, maybe, actually, a Shiloh Shepherd…dunno. He always when I was feeling badly and…he would respond. Dingo would lay against the area of my body that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 replies
Smoking with RAJust curious if there are any RA folks that are cigarette smokers? I'm curious because after extensive research it seems that smoking will increase chances of getting RA, but once...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
RA and glutenHello, I'm having big flare up at the moment with RA and was wondering if a gluten free diet might help? I read a few things about gluten not being...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesFlares & Flare Management
First RA symptom.The bottom of my feet were exceedingly painful was the first sign for me....Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesSymptoms
R.A. Without Medication…….Anyone else?So imagine having R.A. with all the pain, fatigue, and deformities without the use of ANY biologics or medication! That’s the boat I’ve been in since my diagnosis in 1995...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesAwarenessCopingBiologic Medication
Eat Better With RA, Feel Better With RA?RA Health Leader Franki recently shared her exploration into alternatives to medication, including changing her diet and lifestyle (Article: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/lifestyle-and-nutrition ) I am curious about your experience. Have you noticed...Reactions 0 reactions Comments28 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Osteoporosis DiagnosisHello I'm a general Internist who is working with a mobile medicine company seeing patients at Assisted Living and Memory Care Units and such. My question is regarding Peripheral DXA...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Sun exposure and methotrexateHi, i have been on methotrexate for 2 months now. I usually take my weekly dose at night. The other that i forgot and took it a noon then went...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 replies
Can throat pain be related to RA?I've had throat pain for a week now. Not a sore scratchy throat, but more like inflammation inside my neck so it hurts to swallow... I'm still new enough to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Weird RA Symptoms - So Much More Than Joint PainI am curious to hear about everyone's "weird" symptoms that aren't normally talked about with RA... at least outside of this community anyways ;) For example, I occasionally experience swelling...Reactions 0 reactions Comments53 replies