RA and Covid...I'm curious... for all of the hydroxychloroquine users out there, who among you have gotten Covid? There may be no correlation but my son tested positive and I was in...reactions1reply
Does Menopause Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis?...Aging is a natural part of life. Now that I can no longer say that I’m slowly approaching that age, I am interested in learning about what happens during the...reactions14comments
Is anyone having hand and foot spasms?...My fingers and big toe are spasming and locking up. It used to be only momentarily but now is lasting for a few minutes. Now I have to try to...reactions4repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
Depression and RA – the Link That Cannot Be Ignored...I am writing this post in mid-October 2020. And frankly, I am getting tons of emails from political campaigns asking me for money, or help, or both in the closing...reactions3comments
Can I take alendronic acid with methotrexate?...Have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Am going to start taking alendronic acid. Can I take this on the same day as my methotrexate. I know I will have to...reactions4repliesTreatment
Does anyone have experience with their CRP and SED rates climbing even on medication?...I was diagnosed with RA 6 months ago and started on Methotrexate and a month later added Hydroxychloroquine. My CRP and Sed rate are continuing to climb and my doctor...reactions2replies
Difficult Holiday Planning Conversations...With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing into fall, it is time to plan for the holidays and have some potentially challenging conversations. Although I had the virus in the spring, my...reactions3comments
Ankle Swelling & Inflammation...Ankle pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation are very common in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). One study found that about 90 percent of people with RA experience ankle or foot...
Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms can vary from person to person and can even change from day to day. In people with RA, the body’s immune system attacks the healthy tissues...
Tips for Efficient Errand Running with RA...So, the key to running errands with RA in a way that is less painful, annoying, and time-consuming is a talent, and one well worth developing. Doing anything that takes...reactions5comments
RA, give me a break!...Several years ago I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis & after one year the plaques disappeared. It then resurfaced as nail psoriasis & psoriatic arthritis. This year my hands &...reactions2comments
Making Smarter Choices...You’ve heard the adage: work smarter, not harder. One interpretation is that it’s about using your brain and not just your body or brute force to get the job done...reactions5comments
Braces for knees...Hello Im new here. I was diagnosed with RA 24 years ago. I am now 43. I exercise twice daily and keep my weight in check but my knee is...reactions7repliesExercise
RA Strain: What a Headache!...Lately, I’ve developed a new (and annoying) problem: headaches. Nearly every day, by the end of the day, I experience an almost pounding headache - the type of headache where...reactions26comments
Simponi...Well, I finally administered my first injection of Simponi. This was last week on Wednesday. I had a virtual visit with my rheumatologist and RN and she, the RN, went...reactions1comment
How to Balance Arthritis and Cycling...Four years ago, I bought a bike. Sounds simple enough. Although I hadn’t ridden on a real bike in decades, it seemed like a fun way to be more active...reactions13comments
Foreign Travel with RA...In December 2019, I was invited to speak at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) biannual meeting. I was invited to speak in January 2019 and, between January and December, I...reactions2comments
Are there statistics that indicate any type of patterns of flares with biologics?...I have been on a serilumab biologic for 2 years with periods of no flares or minor flares. I have had almost daily flares for the last 3 months, some...reactions15replies
Does anyone know if the flu and/or pneumonia vaccine can increase your CRP levels?...reactions13replies
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