Newly diagnosed--Have question about pain management...I find myself clinging onto, or resting my hands on anything that is the slightest bit cold, and I hate the cold....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Active 5 days agoActemra and Orencia...I can only wish the shots could stop my pain. If so, I may not need to take a stronger medication since they all have serious side effects....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologic MedicationProgressionSide Effects
Fired by my rheumatologist ...My knees were so swollen and stiff I could barely walk....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Is anyone taking Orencia?...I have had my second infusion and go back for the third in a week. Just wondering if anyone has had these issues come up?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
How does CBD oil make you feel in the morning?...for a little while....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Can chemotherapy contribute to an RA diagnosis?...I was wondering could it be linked Hodgkin's disease. I was diagnosed with that 20 something years ago and took a chemotherapy....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Biologics and BC Pills...Anyone tried taking birth control pills while on Enbrel treatment? Any inputs would be appreciated....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
RA revelation...And also apparently hearing loss could be tied to RA? While getting a diagnosis for some could be sad news, for me it would be amazing!!! Finally!...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Active yesterdayStress after Event ...During his hospital stay in was on 8 day prednisone taper, but was sovtired, each day I could only get to see him by 2:00 or one day, 4:30....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Managing Emotions...How do you effectively manage your emotions while also managing your RA?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Question from the community: what dishwashing gloves do you recommend?...Does anyone know of what kind I could buy?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
What new hobbies can one take up with RA?...I just wondered if anyone had any advice on how myself and my sister could be more supportive and if anyone knows of any hobbies my mum could...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Infusions...There's got to be something to that that could be used to treat RA in everyone!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Just wondering if it’s normal...Hi there new to the forum but longtime sufferer , I was at uni 2009 when I was first struck down with this and did most of my Third...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessFlares & Flare ManagementDiagnosis
Could there be a connection between ra and tarsal sinus syndrome?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
23 yrs old, newly diagnosed, seeking words of encouragement...I know that's probably a super important part of fighting RA and I definitely could use it. Thank you, Lauryl...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
My 13 yr old just diagnosed. Could someone help me?...I'll try to be brief. 3 years ago I woke up with stiff hands and knees, which I assumed was from spending the previous day in the garden. For several...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Could my symptoms be RA, or a different rheumatic disorder?...It was nothing too serious, I could walk easily. A day after, the pain became unbearable....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Down a Diagnosis Rabbit Hole...She gave me an absolute torrent of information about how to take and what to do while taking....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
I see several drs the longer I have RA the more drs I need...Cancer tumors nodules on the heart and lungs I could go on and on....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesBiologic Medication