Do my symptoms sound like rheumatoid arthritis?...I have recently been diagnosed with De Quervain's tenosynovitis (inflamed tendons in hands/thumb). It came on after the birth of my baby, along with stiff joints, knee and ankle pain...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
Is anyone here taking Inflectra?...I am going to start Inflectra for my RA, has anyone else been taking it, and does it work? I was diagnosed with RA in January of 2020. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
The Seat Cushion That Takes a Load Off...Living with rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) involves an ongoing process of trial-and-error, whether trying to find an effective medication or hitting the level of physical activity that supports health without...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Help! New Rheum!...I'm on my 3rd Rheumatologist due to insurance issues. 1st Rheum said I have seropositive RA after about a year of testing and observation & checking inflammation, looking at my...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Randi B. Likely...Hi, my name is Randi B. Likely. I am currently 23 years old and in chiropractic school. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 16 after 6...
Does Hydroxychloroquine Have a Preventive Effect Against COVID-19?...In 2020, the world experienced an outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), also known as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It is important to know that both names...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New to the community...Hi all, after weeks of unexplainable swelling in my wrist, and seeing many different doctors and tests, I was diagnosed with seronegative RA in July. I am currently on MX...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
RA and Covid...I'm curious... for all of the hydroxychloroquine users out there, who among you have gotten Covid? There may be no correlation but my son tested positive and I was in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does Menopause Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis?...Aging is a natural part of life. Now that I can no longer say that I’m slowly approaching that age, I am interested in learning about what happens during the...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Is anyone having hand and foot spasms?...My fingers and big toe are spasming and locking up. It used to be only momentarily but now is lasting for a few minutes. Now I have to try to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
Depression and RA – the Link That Cannot Be Ignored...I am writing this post in mid-October 2020. And frankly, I am getting tons of emails from political campaigns asking me for money, or help, or both in the closing...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can I take alendronic acid with methotrexate?...Have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Am going to start taking alendronic acid. Can I take this on the same day as my methotrexate. I know I will have to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Does anyone have experience with their CRP and SED rates climbing even on medication?...I was diagnosed with RA 6 months ago and started on Methotrexate and a month later added Hydroxychloroquine. My CRP and Sed rate are continuing to climb and my doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Difficult Holiday Planning Conversations...With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing into fall, it is time to plan for the holidays and have some potentially challenging conversations. Although I had the virus in the spring, my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Ankle Swelling & Inflammation...Ankle pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation are very common in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). One study found that about 90 percent of people with RA experience ankle or foot...
Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms can vary from person to person and can even change from day to day. In people with RA, the body’s immune system attacks the healthy tissues...
Tips for Efficient Errand Running with RA...So, the key to running errands with RA in a way that is less painful, annoying, and time-consuming is a talent, and one well worth developing. Doing anything that takes...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
RA, give me a break!...Several years ago I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis & after one year the plaques disappeared. It then resurfaced as nail psoriasis & psoriatic arthritis. This year my hands &...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Making Smarter Choices...You’ve heard the adage: work smarter, not harder. One interpretation is that it’s about using your brain and not just your body or brute force to get the job done...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Braces for knees...Hello Im new here. I was diagnosed with RA 24 years ago. I am now 43. I exercise twice daily and keep my weight in check but my knee is...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesExercise
