So why biologics if joint disease still persists?...I'm 67... I was diagnosed at 53 with seronegative RA... By then, I already had 1 knee replacement... Now I can say I have had 9 including the knuckles in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My RA Hands: Shades of Pink, Purple, Red, White, and Blue...About three years ago, I was diagnosed with Raynaud’s syndrome as secondary to rheumatoid arthritis. My hands can get really cold and alternate between turning whitish to purplish. My feet...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey! (CLOSED)...In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Habit Forming...I've written quite a few articles on my attempts at spontaneity and changes in habits. I appreciate routine and its benefits for my rheumatoid arthritis. If I take my medications...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
There Is No Secondary Gain in Chronic Pain ...Secondary gain is a psychoanalytic term for the advantages someone with pain has because of their chronic pain. The idea is that some people exaggerate their symptoms, consciously or unconsciously...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
New here. Need help....Hi, Thank you. I have joined this group to know about RA. I don't know if I have it. I am looking for some inputs about it. I have been...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Describing the Worst Days with Chronic Pain...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of RheumatoidArthritis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do high RF factor results only mean RA?...Got my results explained on Friday. RF IgA was 98.7; RF IgG was 31.1; RF IgM was <1.0. ALL of these were supposed to be <20.0. All ANA results were...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
What other rheumatic conditions are you living with?...In addition to RA, are you managing any other rheumatic conditions, like fibromyalgia or lupus?...Reactions0reactionsComments59 replies
What do you do when meds & lack of enough exercise cause you to have renal failure?...Just recently diagnosed with CKD chronic kidney disease stage 3b/4, I’m devastated. RA meds, too many imaging with dyes and limitations of exercise have caused this. I don’t know what...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Does RA pain go completely away?...This is my 2nd year of being diagnosed with RA and recently fibromyalgia. I’m currently taking Humira, methotrexate and Cymbalta. I feel better but I still have some pain here...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
RA Medication Interactions...Prior to being diagnosed with RA, I took no prescription medications. I was able to get up out of bed each day and not have to worry about remembering what...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How to Avoid the RA “Snake Oil” Marketers...I clearly remember that once I began to do any type of research or reading online with regard to rheumatoid arthritis, it was not long before I began to get...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips for Opening All Kinds of Doors with RA...Unlocking doors, using keys, and twisting handles can be difficult when you have rheumatoid arthritis pain in your hands. Occupational therapist and our RheumatoidArthritis.net patient advocate Cheryl Crow is here...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My 20th RAnniversary...In September 2000, my life changed. I was 22 years old and was in what was supposed to be my last semester of college. While I should have been exploring...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Could a JAK Inhibitor Be Right for Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?...Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have changed the landscape of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment and improved the quality of life for many people living with the condition. However, only about 30...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rheumatic Conditions Quiz: Test Your Knowledge...What is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack a person’s joints, muscles, bones, and organs. There...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Just Me...My name is Rebecca. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. And when it happened, I didn’t know what the heck happened. I woke up one morning with extreme pain all...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
To My RA, Thank You!!!...The uninvited house guest. I have for years compared my arthritis to an uninvited houseguest that just won’t leave. I never invited RA to come into my life. Honestly, even...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Methotrexate...I take mine every Monday it makes me feel crummy!...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesTreatment
