Rheumatoid Arthritis Should Give Up...I took middle school Practical Arts. It was required for all 7 graders in my school system in the 1960s. The curriculum consisted of four classes in a 9-week rotation. There was...reactions9comments
Monica’s Tips for Staying Healthy...One thing I’ve always been proud of is that I rarely got sick. I mean “normie” sick like the flu, colds, and other gross illnesses. I mean, sure, I ended...reactions6comments
Can a Blood Test Predict Treatment Response in RA?...A recent study suggests that laboratory tests may be helpful in predicting which patients with rheumatoid arthritis will respond to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Common DMARDs include medications such as...reactions5comments
COVID-19 Vaccinations For People With Autoimmune Conditions...Update: As of August 13, 2021, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends an additional dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for people who are moderately to...reactions9comments
Do Assistive Devices Help or Hurt with RA?...This is a question I have pondered on for years and my opinion is that it depends entirely on the purpose of the device and how long you need to...reactions3comments
Waiting and waiting with pain...Hi, following up on my November 4th story. After my first October 28th injection of Simponi, I was to decrease my prednisone by 0.5mg two weeks later, which I did...reactions9comments
Needing Advice....Soooo.... going to be a long first post, lol. I came down with Covid November 22 and was quite sick with it for about 2 weeks. I was just starting...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
Mrs Nicola Bevis...I come from a family of RA sufferers. My mum and my older sister have it. My younger sibling hasn't been diagnosed. I was told they weren't sure I had...reactions3comments
Organizations who assist with co-pays if your meds aren’t covered by insurance?...My insurance won’t cover at home injections for Orencia. My doctor believes they cover infusions, but there is still going to be a large co-pay....reactions1replyInsurance & Disability
Are there bad side effects for infusions to treat RA?...I have been taking Orencia by injection for years. Works great for me! Due to insurance changes, I may need to switch to infusions....reactions2repliesSide EffectsTreatment
muscle spasms and twitches...I was just diagnosed in April, but have probably had RA for a long time. I have had trouble finding a medication without bad side effects. I recently developed muscles...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
Anyone taking hydroxychloroquine gotten COVID?...Also, does anyone feel hesitant about taking the vaccine being immunocompromised?...reactions4replies
My doctor just put me on Humira. Any “heads up” to look for?...He wanted me to start on Enbrel, however, Humira was my prescription plan’s preferred choice....reactions3repliesTreatment
The Day My Meds Didn’t Work...My biologic, Orencia, hasn’t been working at full capacity for many months now. I know this because, at the beginning, I could feel a marked difference in my symptoms the...reactions10comments
Unwinding and Ungrinding...I first saw the term “grind culture” on an Instagram post from The Nap Ministry. I immediately knew what it meant, as I’ve spent decades grinding myself down and celebrating...reactions14comments
Scatter Brains and Organizational Disarray...Not long ago, Rob and I were sitting on our front porch listening to the birds sing and watching squirrels scurry around the yard. It was restful and we were...reactions9comments
What to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting a Biologic for RA...Learning I had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) came with an entire mixed bag of emotions. To be honest, I was really grateful to have an explanation about the severe joint pain...reactions41comments
Is there research linking the Gulf War and rheumatoid arthritis?...I was in the first Gulf War. Retired in 2002. RA reared its ugly head in 2010. I'm fighting with the VA to get a service connection (for six years...reactions4replies
