Active yesterdayDoes RA cause itching...I itch. It doesn't matter what time of year. I itch more at night than during the day.I have several different types of itching. I have aquagenic pruritus. There...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesComorbidities
Active 3 days agoNewly diagnosed by my pcp .Cant see Rhumetologist until October!...I was diagnosed with RA a month ago with Ccp at 250 and rhumetoid factor at 198. I am in excruciating pain and was given Naproxen . I cant do...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Active 4 days agoAdvice for upcoming Dr appointment...About 6 months ago I was diagnosed with RA. At this point it is a very mild case. Mild enough that my doctor and I decide to not start any...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Active 7 days agodry needling...Has anyone here tried dry needling? My PT mentioned it to me to help my muscle tightness and knots in my neck and shoulder blade. I am wondering if anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
What do you do when your pain is intolerable ...Unable to get on top Of pain do you give in and present to ED and what can they do anyway...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Flare up...Does anyone have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia I'm having a flare up at the moment it's been going on for weeks but I'm not sure which one it is I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Extreme and oppressive tiredness with Enbrel...I like Enbrel. It works for me and keeps RA symptoms at bay. However , I sometimes get him with an extreme and oppressive tiredness after taking (within an hour...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Active 7 days agoBiologics...I have been on oral MTX since my diagnosis in September 24. I have just recently switched to subcutaneous injection of MTX in the hope it will be more effective...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide Effects
Need recommendationdation - How can I help other people understand my RA?...Fellow RA soldiers, I’m new to having RA and as it has been increasing it’s affects I’m seeing that some of my challenges are that other people don’t understand what...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Should I take Prolia or Evenity with Xeljanz ...I currently take Xeljanz, and I just recently had a mastectomy. I now have to go on Anastrozole for treatment to prevent cancer. This medication usually puts the person into...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Vitamin deficiency ...Has anyone had any problems with vitamin deficiency and low full blood count....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Creating a Rheumatoid Arthritis Self-Care Space...Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has affected every area of my life, like it also does to so many of you in our community. Living every day can seem like...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Wierded Out By a Nurse...I had my first appointment with a GI specialist a few weeks ago. There was a male nurse who took my history- one of those guys that looks like he...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare Team
Intestinal cystitis ...Anyone been diagnosed with intestinal cystitis. My doctor says he thinks I have it apparently its quite common with rheumatoid arthritis....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Starying rheumatoid arthritis treatment and a new job ...Hi everyone, I have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis after suffering a swollen knee for 12 months. Over the last few weeks I have increased symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWork & Employment
Should you decide to up your meds or should your doctor always be in control ...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Had to stop all meds...My doctor took me off the methotrexate just over a month ago and up until last week I was still getting my biologic infusions. But because my liver tests are...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Active 3 days agoAllergy ...Has anyone with rheumatoid arthritis suddenly developed an allergy ....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
New Scientist Article on new therapies to cure A/I conditions...Great article, note it is long. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535322-100-inside-the-new-therapies-promising-to-finally-beat-autoimmune-disease/...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Becoming aware of Rheumatoid Arthritis siblings....I was diagnosed with RA about 1986. For the most part RA was my sole contention. At about the 22nd year I started noticing I didn’t recover from the cold...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
