Covid Vaccine And RA Flare???...I am sixty-six and have had severe JRA for over sixty years. My disease was 'burned out' according to my Dr's and I have not had inflamed joints since my...reactions27repliesSide EffectsSymptomsFlares & Flare Management
Problems after 2nd.stage knee revision...Hi there, I had 2nd.stage of surgery to my right knee mid December 2020.Having a lot of pain issues now with knee and lower foot around ankles and just above...reactions3repliesSurgery
Productivity...One definition of productivity is "the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input." That sounds like a...reactions6comments
Is it RA...So I wake up a couple times each night to move my fingers. They are only stiff for a minute or two then I’m good again. I have mild aches...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Life With Juvenile Arthritis: Things I Wish My Parents Had Known...Living with rheumatoid arthritis is incredibly tough at any age. But for kids with the disease, there are unique challenges to face. Navigating things like sleepovers, first dances, and school...reactions9comments
RA and Celiac Disease ...Hello! I received my RA diagnosis in 2017, however was diagnosed with celiac disease a few months ago. Anyone else here dealing with celiac? It’s been a change for sure...reactions6repliesDiet & Nutrition
How Many Fights Can We Manage?...It strikes me that people with chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have to endure a lot of fights. It’s not because we choose them or are especially argumentative people...reactions24comments
Just Done...I wish that were true... I want to give up so bad but that would make things so much worse....reactions6comments
Which biologic to start with...I've been on methotrexate now for a year, and now at 1ml which is the max. It was working pretty well. In December, I developed a chronic UTI, so I...reactions6repliesBiologic MedicationDiagnosis
COVID-19 Vaccine Experience...On Friday, February 19th, 2021, I got my first COVID-19 vaccine dose. It was an exciting (and, honestly, a rather odd) time. I'm very, very fortunate to have gotten a...reactions14comments
My Experience with the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)...In January 2021, the RheumatoidArthritis.net Editorial Team wrote an amazing article, “What Is the Autoimmune Protocol Diet?.” It was a fascinating article that focused on nutrition’s potential role in helping...reactions10comments
Back/hip pain with RA...This is the worst source of pain, closely followed by my hands. From my research, it seems as if back pain is not typically associated with RA. Anyone else? I...reactions6repliesSymptomsTreatment
RA and Fibromyalgia...For decades I have been diagnosed and treated for Fibromyalgia. Over a year ago I went to a new Rheumatologist for continued treatment of my Fibromyalgia and she tells me...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedInsurance & Disability
What’s Next?...…the medication saga continues! This past December (2020), we didn’t see any improvement with the Orencia so my rheumatologist and I decided to switch to another medication. I fully stopped...reactions15comments
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease...Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is a rare type of hearing loss. It is a form of sensorineural hearing loss. This means it impacts the way sound is processed in...
12 year old with JIA and now having thyroid issues...Good morning I am new to this community and am looking for anyone that may be in a similar situation. I am a mother of a 12-year old that was...reactions3repliesCaregivingHealthcare TeamSymptoms
Brenda Ready’s Journey...Here is my story- thanks and kudos to you for such a great site. Your blog has become so much more. It is a source of inspiration to many. Your...reactions2comments
RA - The Time Bandit...Time. It’s something all of us only have a limited supply of and there’s nothing on Earth, short of a DeLorean going 88 miles per hour, that can give you...reactions4comments
Social Isolation and RA...Hi, I feel extremely lonely and isolated since I have RA. I moved to a new place four years ago and that's about the same time when I was diagnosed...reactions22repliesCopingMental Health
Anyone on this forum that has had RA first then Crohn's decided to join the party?...I’m a 66-year-old female. Diagnosed with RA and Crohn's Disease I’ve had RA for about 18 years now. About 4 years ago I was also diagnosed with Crohn's. Crohn's is...reactions2repliesComorbidities
