How to Balance Arthritis and Cycling...Four years ago, I bought a bike. Sounds simple enough. Although I hadn’t ridden on a real bike in decades, it seemed like a fun way to be more active...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Foreign Travel with RA...In December 2019, I was invited to speak at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) biannual meeting. I was invited to speak in January 2019 and, between January and December, I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Are there statistics that indicate any type of patterns of flares with biologics?...I have been on a serilumab biologic for 2 years with periods of no flares or minor flares. I have had almost daily flares for the last 3 months, some...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
Does anyone know if the flu and/or pneumonia vaccine can increase your CRP levels?...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
RheumatoidArthritis.net Target Weighted Blanket Giveaway Terms & Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Target Weighted Blanket Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can I take Rinvoq with a prior breast cancer diagnosis?...Hello! I have had RA for 13 years and have taken methotrexate, Enbrel and Orencia infusions, all which worked well. Three years ago I was diagnosed with idc left breast...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Changing or Adding RA Medication...This is a follow-up to my previous video on tips for trying new RA medication. Here, I give a break down of some of the difficulties and challenges of choosing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Which doctor should I call?...Hi all, I have a Rheum, a pain management doc and an orthopedic surgeon. My hands, shoulder and back have been in terrible pain for 10 days. My RA labs...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Advice on First Flare...Hello All! I am a new member and am very thankful to have found this treasure trove of information. I was wondering if anyone could chime in on my current...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Can You Feel the Seasons in Your Joints?...My rheumatoid arthritis is behaving itself for the most part lately, but I have noticed a few things popping up in recent weeks. During a routine follow-up appointment with my...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
New member who’s frustrated...Hi I’m Jo and I just found this site. I’m going to sound pretty frustrated in this first post, but won’t be as whiny later: oh I hope not! So...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Any ideas around my blood work results?...Anyone? All blood work is normal except CRP, it was 16. But for five weeks, I have had joint pain. It moves around constantly from my hands to my feet...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
School Accommodations: Update – Part One...My fall semester is in full swing and I have come up with a great routine for studying and keeping up with my schoolwork. I wrote an article, recently, on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New member...Hi everyone, I was diagnosed around 2 years ago after a fall at work - slipped on some ice and just banged my elbow. It swelled up and after a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Would pain ever go away?...Today is the 3rd day I wake up with a headache..... I am currently taking 3/5 THC/CBD pills.... it takes forever to take effect.... which has had me in bed...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Digit Distress...It all happened in slow motion. The ceramic bowl bounced off the drying rack, off the counter, and swan dove right into the floor. The shrapnel erupted upwards in an...Reactions0reactionsComments64 comments
RA Timeout...Lately, I have noticed a burning desire to just step away from everything RA. The question is: How do I take this timeout and will it affect my ability to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA Fatigue is Ruining My Life...I was diagnosed with RA, fibromyalgia and an overlap of lupus. I also have thyroid cancer and several other health issues. I have found some relief from the joint paint...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Very unhappy...I used to be heathy avid runner. I had silicon breast implants for 37 years. They ruptured. They were removed. I had a lot of silicon in my body. Then...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Has anyones teeth fell out or gotten really loose?...One of my teeth have fallen out and some of the others are quite loose. Everything was fine, when 2 years ago I slipped on some ice while working in...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
