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...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...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...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...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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...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...reactions2repliesComorbidities
RA and Plantar Fascitis: What Do Lacrosse Balls and Bottles of Ice Have in Common?...Ever since I was in my 20s, I’ve always enjoyed a really good foot massage. Not just a light-handed rubbing of the...reactions17comments
The Pillow Dilemma: Making the Smart Choice When You Have RA...Editor's note: This article belongs to a three-part series on getting better sleep with rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritis-related conditions. Check out...reactions4comments
Does anyone else experience blueish, numb, and pain at same time?...Woke up with hands and feet hurting and a little swelling. Then hand numb and blueish but hurt at the same time....reactions1replySymptoms
CF and RA: From One Abbreviation to Another...My official diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) came quite out of the blue. RA was never expected to be the cause of...reactions1comment
What Did I Do In Navigating My RA Diagnosis...Receiving a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not ideal, nor is it fun in any way. If you’re in the...reactionscomments
In An Instant I Was 100...January 2018 I awoke with a shoulder that hurt so badly I was certain it was a knife stuck in it. Left...reactions3comments
Meow, Meow, Purr, Purr: Tips and Tricks for Little Kitty...I’ve previously written articles on how to care for your pets when you are flared. But I realized, in my most recent...reactions4comments
Amplifying Black Voices: Finding Community...When you live with a chronic autoimmune condition, finding a community that understands is powerful. And, science backs this up. What is...reactionscomments
