Shingles & R.A....Wish I could go to bed and wake up went it is gone. Judy...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
RA and Celiac Disease ...That sneaky stuff is in so many more foods than I could have imagined! I know many of you here deal with two or more autoimmune diseases....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Wondering about RA...Does this sound like it could be rheumatoid arthritis?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Treatments other than infusion?...She’s very upset because she thinks she’s going to have to find another medication but is concerned that it’s going to take a while to find another one...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Arthritis and diuretics...I have mild arthritis in both hips (don't know if it's rheumatoid or osteo)....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Terrible pain...saw the podiatric, because my left foot is very swollen and I’m limping walking very bad, and he prescribed me an orthopaedic boot to use all the time while...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Have you experienced any of these symptoms?...I could not climb one step, I had no balance from so much stiffness. Then it exploded on my foot and ankle which was very swollen....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Does anyone else experience flu-like symptoms?...I realize that nobody on this forum can diagnose, etc, but could spread light on how either condition feels. Thanks in advance....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Getting a diagnosis...My regular doctor suspected it could be psoriatic arthritis and he gave me a referral to a rheumatologist....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisInsurance & DisabilityTips & Advice
Getting new symptoms...Never had this before anyone had similar problems looking for some feedback Phil...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Seronegative.. odd symptoms ...I'm so skeptical but can't think of what else it could be... :(...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisSeronegative RA
Would you consider yourself aging too?...wrists (minor, comes & goes) -thick calluses on the ball of both feet -for about a 2 month span, it has resolved now, my toes on my right foot felt...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Anyone else asplenetic?...I read an encouraging article regarding cannabinoids and RA, that there were signs it could stop the progression of the disease but that further studies...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
New to RA and had some questions...Hi all, i havent been diganosed with RA yet but theres nothing else it could be. I was a healthy 43 year old until now....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
The Invisible Disease...I told my mom, but 2 hours later she invited me to lunch with her and my daughters, as if I could just get up and go....Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesAwareness
Pins needles and numbness...Could be a form of neuropathy? It comes and goes, but is less noticeable with light activity....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSymptomsFlares & Flare ManagementDiagnosis
Been referred to a cranial facial Doctor...I know that rheumatoid arthritis can cause problems with your teeth I saw an endodontist and he said there was nothing he could do for me and said I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
How quickly does the weekly injection of methotrexate leave your body?...On another separate note, my RA symptoms went away while I was having Covid....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTips & Advice
Undiagnosed and Concerned...I don't experience stiffness, but my hands get cold VERY easily, and I'm talking cold to an uncomfortable level....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Long road to diagnosis...I saw one Rheumatologist for 6 months before I was told there was nothing they could do for me....Reactions0reactionsComments25 replies