Community Forums Roundup: Pain Management, Costs, and Complex Symptoms...After many many failed medications, including methotrexate and trial mess, why is it the rheumatologist still..."... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad RA...Most people would never think of brushing one’s teeth as a trial or tribulation, but with aching fingers, wrists, and elbows even this minor action can... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Much Is Too Much with RA?...Rather, it is a bit of trial and error - something I am not fond of by any means.... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Realistic Treatment Expectations With RA...She didn't talk about any numbers or percentages of improvement from trials at all.... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Biomarkers and Treatment Plans...Treatment plans for RA are, even in this day and age, largely an exercise in trial-and-error.... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Counting My Blessings: My Support Network...I am blessed with many wonderful friends, each of whom has unique traits and talents that make him/her special to me.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Pillow Dilemma: Making the Smart Choice When You Have RA...About knee pillows: I trialed a sample of these as a sleep health blogger.... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Is My Biologic Working?...The answer I get is that it is a clinical judgment. The art of rheumatology. My question is, why don't we have these tests?... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Goodbye (and Good Riddance!) 2018: Part 2..., MRI scan, physical therapy, and my pain management clinic.... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Laying Off Opioids, Part 2: Adjusting to Change...Maybe I’ll get a referral to the pain clinic one of these days.... By Wren5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Switching RA Medicines – Don’t Wait Too Long or Try Too Many...This is sometimes called “triple therapy” and includes methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), and sulfasalazine.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Community Team...The Community Team partners with the Editorial Team to provide clinical content that helps people live better with their condition.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Ask Our Health Leaders: Advice for the Newly Diagnosed...Janeil Whitworth: When I was first diagnosed, no one told me how much trial and error goes into the daily management of RA.... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Battling the Summer Heat With RA...However, many of you also shared how you make frozen treats to keep cool and satisfy your sweet tooth!... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Sharing Chronic Illness Stories...There's only so many seminars, trips to private collections, and walking you can do in a day. And that's with ibuprofen!... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
The Activity Hangover...When it comes to traveling, I always plan my trips so that I have at least one day of rest before returning to work.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Another Medication Change...It’s tough that the process really is trial and error. It’s a wait and see game.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Does My RA Doctor REALLY Hear Me?...my previous community, I had a very successful and satisfying relationship with my doctor of 23 years who diagnosed me and supported me through every trial... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Energy Conservation: Learning to Prioritize Physical Activities With RA...I know that building in rest periods is critical, and without the chance to recharge I’ll miss out on way more than what I’d like to.... By Amanda Osowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Raynaud's Disease...According to the Mayo Clinic, "Raynaud's disease (also known as Raynaud's phenomenon or syndrome) causes some areas of your body—such as your fingers and... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments