Hand ultrasound help!...Mild to moderate synovial thickening of the remaining MCP and PIP joints without hyperemia or erosions....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
How can I afford my medication?...I have Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and I would like to know if anyone is taking Humira and paying a reasonable price because I know it is very...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Anyone ever taken hydroxychloroquine?...I am nervous about taking it because I was told that it could cause me to lose my vision....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
RA and carpal tunnel syndrome...My question is has any been diagnosed with CTS while having RA?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Coping with a Flare...I wish that everyone could understand the pain that I go thru everyday....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSymptoms
Allergic to NSAID...Is there anything that i could use for the swelling and or pain that isn't related to aspirin?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Meds...Getting rid of sugar and sodium and packaged foods like potato chips and Fritos has really helped me....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
anti-jo-1 positive during routine blood work...34 Male, Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 1 year back noticed ANA IF positive (1:100) "anti-jo-1 positive" (1 positive) while testing for ENA profile....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Final Year Product Design Student starting a conversation with the community...am here to start the conversations with the community and ask questions and potentially put out a questionnaire, that I would really appreciate if you could...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAssistive DevicesFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Has anyone changed their biologic with success?...Specifically, I have been on a biologic for about 2 years, and while I had a lot of success, I would like to see if I can get a...Reactions0reactionsComments30 replies
Anyone Else Sick of Justifying Your Decisions to Protect Yourself in a World that has Covid in It?...You could be killed in a car accident tomorrow!”...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCoping
steroid injection for wrist pain...I honestly barely felt anything during injections and was told to use cold treatment afterward....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Symmetrical and asymmetrical joint pain and swelling...Or if not, what else could be causing the asymmetrical symptoms....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsComorbiditiesDiagnosis
Weather and RA...or Does the cold? Maybe both do. Please join the discussion about Weather and RA and tell us how you cope with weather changes....Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Painful and swollen ankle only on left foot...So suddenly a few days ago, my left ankle began to really hurt during the day, and while getting ready for bed, I noticed that my left ankle was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
running...I am wondering if running is still okay or if it could make my condition worse....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesExercise
Fear of losing insurance (income-based medicaid) if I work...Yes, I could keep Medicare ... and also pay for the part B. I could also sign back up for the Medicaid for disabled program....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Frustrated..., I’m constantly told by my consultant that I don’t present in the normal way, feel they have no idea what to do with me, no plan, while I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & Advice
Relieving pain without NSAIDS...I’m aware of diet, exercise, cold packs, warm shower in the morning, etc. Any suggestions for pain relief that doesn’t involve NSAIDS or Tylenol?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCoping
RA or Fibro or Both...I am going crazy here, could it have been RA all along, both RA and Fibro, and could I have RA, without it showing in my blood results....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed