Has anyone with RA had episode of giant cell arthritis?...In September of 2020, I ended up in my primary care doctor's office with pain in my jaw and back teeth, pain running upfront from the ear to the top...reactions1replySymptomsTreatment
Which RA Door - 1,2, or 3?...As a kid, I loved to watch the show "Let’s Make a Deal" because the surprise aspect of it was very intriguing to me. Contestants were asked to select, sight unseen...reactions2comments
Take the Chronic Dry Eye In America Survey!...*Update: As of Wednesday, April 28, 2021, the Chronic Dry Eye In America survey is now closed and will not be reopened. It is estimated that more than 16 million...reactions1comment
Insomnia + RA - A Vicious Cycle...I used to think I couldn’t sleep because I had too much on my mind. Then, I thought I couldn’t sleep because of how much my knees hurt. To confuse...reactions22comments
Does anyone else have neuropathy?...Does anyone else have neuropathy? I do and it is unbearable! I just had a complete workup in neurology and they said it was due to my arthritis. I am...reactions17repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
The Medication Side Effect Dance of Rheumatoid Arthritis...Here I am again. Feeling the effects of my body trying to adjust to a medication, and it’s not fun. I’m reminding myself that my bad mood is just temporary...reactions10comments
Pain and Fatigue...It started in hands and feet. Then spread to mid-back. Then when fatigue hit I could barely function. What was the best treatment you experienced besides steroids, cause so far...reactions5comments
Monica's Tips for Staying Organized...Organization is a big thing for me. Because of the mixture of rampant brain fog and medication side effects, my memory is not particularly reliable anymore. I tend to forget...reactions3comments
Thoughts on JnJ Vaccine?...Vaccine options and RA We hear you should take whichever vaccine you are offered. But, I have a couple of questions. Are you more comfortable with Pfizer and Moderna because...reactionsreplies
Starting Humira as Treatment for RA...In May 2019, I took my first injection of Humira. It was the first time I had been on a biologic for treatment of my rheumatoid arthritis. Previously, I had...reactions6comments
Old RA...Hello to the wonderful world of RA ... This will be my introduction to your community. I'm 56M from France, and I've been living with RA for 8 years now...reactions4comments
Tonsils and RA?...It was about this time last year that I had one of the worst sicknesses that I’ve ever experienced: a combo of strep throat and tonsillitis. My tonsillitis were so...reactions3comments
Does this sound like RA?...I am 38. 2 weeks ago I woke up to my right hand swollen. A little later it was left too. The next day pain in the hands and feet...reactions5repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Prednisone Mood Swings and Rheumatoid Arthritis...For some, prednisone is a miracle medication. For others, it is the slingshot that has launched them down a course in their life that they will never recover from. But...reactions7comments
Raynaud’s Syndrome and RA...Raynaud’s syndrome is a rare condition that affects the blood vessels called arteries. Arteries carry fresh blood full of oxygen to all areas of the body. With Raynaud’s, the arteries...
Quick Tips to Manage Nausea for RA Patients...As an RA patient who also lives with a GI condition called Crohn’s disease, I am unfortunately too educated and experienced when it comes to dealing with nausea, upset stomach...reactions15comments
Painful Knee Osteoarthritis: It's Time to Repeat Hyaluronic Acid Injections...I remember the occasion very clearly when osteoarthritis made itself known beyond a reasonable doubt. In 2010, I decided to paint my home music studio a fun combination of light...reactions6comments
My Bone Loss Story...According to the Mayo Clinic, osteoporosis “causes bones to become brittle and weak” because “the formation of new bone does not keep up with the loss of old bone.” Bones...reactions4comments
Getting Accommodations During the Pandemic...My general stance on the pandemic: things are challenging for everyone and we are all just trying to figure it out. So when my local pool re-opened without any plans...reactions3comments
What Is Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis?...There are 2 main types of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults. They are called seropositive and seronegative RA. People with both types of RA will experience symptoms like joint pain...
