Weather changes...I've been noticing extreme fatigue lately and wonder if it could be weather related. My pain is no worse. Anyone else have experience?...Reactions0reactionsComments35 repliesWeather
Sulfasalazine Side Effects...What side effects have you experienced while on Sulfasalazine?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Has anyone been involved in a clinical study?...If so could you please give your thoughts, experience. Was it helpful did you benefit from it. Thanking you in advance!!☺...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Prednisone...I would like to know thoughts on simply staying on Prednisone forever or trying my 5th drug....Rinvoq this time....scares the daylights out of me....could...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentTips & Advice
A New Medicine...I have not posted anything for a while it hasn't been good and all the medicine has not worked so now its on to CIMZIA that I have to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatment
New to forum Gail...Wish I new about this forum before so I could have got some help. I want him back. He's only 44....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Ra or not Ra? So many questions from a scared person...Could one have symptoms of Ra but could it be something not as gloom and doom? I am just so worried, I am not sleeping and I have...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Nodules? ...They don't hurt or anything but could these be nodules from RA? I took a picture of both hands but the post only allows for one....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesVentingTips & AdviceFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedProgressionDiagnosis
Anyone else unable to take Plaquenil and Methotrexate?...I could not take Plaqunil or Methotrexate. Down to 7 mg. Prednisone now. Anyone else have this problem? What can I take now ?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
FeaturedDo you drink alcohol with your RA?...Just wondering, as I gave up drinking a while ago because it made my RA go bonkers for a week after and combined with my medicines, it was like...Reactions0reactionsComments94 replies
Does anyone have severe muscle pain during flares?...Mine ache to the point where I can hardly make a fist or have trouble steering while driving....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Ability to Work...(And yes, I know I could try a few meds before I find the right one. 🙄) Thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesInsurance & DisabilityCopingWork & Employment
Ruling out RA?...After talking him he seemed pretty confident that it could be rheumatoid arthritis as all my symptoms were pointing that way....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesDiagnosis
Is anybody on Methotextrate and Humira?...I am just very nervous to start on Methotextrate while on humira....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatment
Alternatives for me. ...While working I was able to receive Enbrel or Humira for $60 per year....Reactions0reactionsComments35 repliesBiologic MedicationSeronegative RASide Effects
Gut Microbiome...While they only swiftly mention autoimmune diseases, they do touch on a bit and explain a lot about the gut, brain, Microbiome relationships....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceAwareness
What the heck is happening......I also had anaemia (down to 2 and should be between 10-20) while my ESR was 86....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Hands...Cut up vegetables, hold a knife, put my hair up in an elastic, hold a cup of coffee by handle, carry grocery bags on different fingers, anyone want...Reactions0reactionsComments49 repliesCopingVenting
Question on RA physcians and do they really care about us?...I'm upset because he could care less that I am not on anything to stop the progressive damage....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDepressionVentingCoping
Early symptoms...I just can’t think what else it could be, and I am not finding anything very helpful either....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms