Low 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...reactions2repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Moving 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...reactions8repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSeronegative RANewly Diagnosed
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...reactions24comments
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...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSleepSymptoms
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....reactions4repliesTips & AdviceVentingSymptomsTreatmentFlares & Flare ManagementDiagnosis
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?...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceProgressionDiagnosisSymptoms
Caregiver 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!...reactions7repliesCaregiving
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...reactions12replies
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions3repliesCoping
Infusions ...Has anyone had infusions used Rituxan or any other medicine. How was it? Sure could use some discussion. Very dscared to have it....reactions2repliesBiologic Medication
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...reactions8replies
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...reactions21comments
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...reactions2repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosisSeronegative RA
Anyone taking meds for latent tb...Would like to know they're side effects. I've been taking this and it's awful...reactions5repliesCoping
rashes...I haven't had this symptom before, but all of a sudden I have different rashes appearing on my face, neck, arms and other places. I'm also very, very tired ;...reactions1reply
Low heart rates...I have a recent Apple Watch and for the past 2 weeks it tells me that my heart beats lower than 40 (38, 39) mostly in the morning while resting...reactions4replies
Lost voice for 8 weeks!...Hi So i lost my voice 8 weeks ago now, ear pain, headaches, referred to ENT and they put a camera up my nose and down the throat. He looked...reactions4repliesMental HealthSymptomsTreatment
Does anyone have severe pain with their Tailbone?...Over the past 3 yrs or so I began to have pain in my lower back. It is especially bad on the left side. I know now it is due...reactions2replies
How do I deal with dizzy spells in the mornings. ...I have been having d'Issy spells in the mornings for the past 10 days…...reactions8repliesSide Effects
