Active today i have bump in my wrist tested doctor Rheumatoid factor is 17.84ul/ml...For the past 6 months back pain started again pain gone after 2months bump formed in my wrist after 6 months i have little pain when i used any pressure...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessCostCaregiving
Active todayBurning Sensation...I was diagnosed about 8 years ago. Lately Infwel like my flare ups are occurring more frequently, lasting longer and are more intense. My entire body feels like it’s burning...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Active yesterdayTravel ...Anyone travelled around Asia without any vaccinations due to being on Rituxan(rituximab)...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Active 3 days agoCovid/Flu vaccines while on immunosuppressant...I am on Orencia biologic for my RA. I just wanted to check with our community about the following since I don't get straight-forward advice from my doctor: 1) Is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologic MedicationHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Active 4 days agoHearing Loss & RA - is there a connection? ...Looking for information or other folks’ experiences of this. I’ve known for some years that my hearing was no longer 100% and during the Covid Pandemic mask wearing made it...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessProgressionSide Effects
Active 5 days agoLow Libido from RA Cost Me a 10-Year Relationship...Hi everyone...I was recently diagnosed with RA. I have known something was wrong with me for about four years but didn't know what is was because I had a laundry...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Active 4 days agoMoving climates to Help RA ...I was just diagnosed with Seronegative RA and my husband and I have been researching ways to help me feel better naturally. He bought uo maybe moving to a higher...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedSeronegative RA
My RA Foot Pain Relief With Red and Infrared Light Therapy...In my 20 years living with rheumatoid arthritis, foot pain has been a chronic issue. The pain, at times, can be excruciating. Over the years, I have taken many steps... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Fever ...Hey everyone, I have a question for you guys. Has anyone ever experienced high fevers associated with an RA flare, but only at night? The pain wakes me up at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSleepSymptomsTips & Advice
Are there foods to avoid to help with flares?...Just looking for some help in reducing the flares or the severity of them. I suffer excruciating pain when it affects my wrist and ankles. I take hydroxychloroquine....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatmentVenting
OA and RA...I would love to know if my OA that I have been living with for 25 years made my RA much worse?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisProgressionSymptomsTips & Advice
Active 7 days agoCaregiver Appreciation...Do you have someone in your life who has made living with RA easier? Tell us about them an let us help celebrate them during Caregiver Appreciation Month!...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCaregiving
Husband newly diagnosed and questions about medications?...Hello, My husband has just been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Seropositive) and it due to start treatment soon. He is in his late 40's now but has likely had RA...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Ask Our Health Leaders: Inspirational RA Experiences...The RA community is full of exceptional and inspirational people, all with unique stories and experiences to share. We are lucky to have a team of Health Leaders who know... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Weight gain...Just about every biologic lists weight loss as a side effect. I wish I would actually experience this side effect lol. All I’ve done is gain, gain, and gain some...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Infusions ...Has anyone had infusions used Rituxan or any other medicine. How was it? Sure could use some discussion. Very dscared to have it....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologic Medication
Shoes...stylish for the workplace but also functional? ...Does anyone have recommendations on any certain brands of shoes that are stylish enough for the workplace, but also more comfortable? My feet are my most painful joints (bilateral MTPs)...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceAssistive DevicesWork & Employment
Unpredictability and the unknown - RA Triggers...Something that doesn't often get talked about is how the unpredictability of RA affects the stress levels, and thus the triggers, for our rheumatoid arthritis. I often cite a study...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Red Flags: How I Knew It Was Time to Find a New Rheumatologist...If I were asked to describe my relationship with healthcare providers, one word comes to mind: loyalty. It’s true that when I find a healthcare provider I click with, I... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Need Rheumatologist in VA that believes in seronegative...I'm really struggling and in pain. I'm 48 and my GP thinks I have rheumatoid arthritis. She's the first doctor to listen to me after years of pain, stiffness, swelling...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamSeronegative RA
