Bone erosion causes besides RA?...I want to treat something if I have it, but I worry....what if it could be something else and I'm taking something I don't really need?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Yet another syndrome or disease related to RA......I went to an orthopedic doctor to see if my shoulder pain could cause this....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Why do I have depression?...I sat in my car and cried for 5 or so minutes. I used to take long walks in the desert and take pictures....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Weightlifting with inflamed joints?...Recently I talked with a physical therapist and he said this was the worst possible thing I could do for inflamed joints, and that I'm overstretching and...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementExercise
What does this sound like to you?...Four days After the covid vaccine (may be coincidence) I got muscle weakness/tightness but I can function fine, tendon pain in forearm, roving mild joint...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms
Will I ever be pain-free...My doctor suggested adding methotrexate, but I wanted to hold off until I gave Enbrel a full 3 months (as was suggested.)...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Staying Positive...How do you stay positive while living with RA?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Ravenous...I initially blamed it on prednisone and decided I could be patient with that....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Before diagnosis, did anyone think that you were going insane?...Did anyone else go through this while waiting for tests? Why do I feel insane?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Newly Diagnosed and taking Methotrexate...I wrote it on a piece of paper over and over, it finally occurred to me I could go look at her birth certificate. I was near tears....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Newly Diagnosed & Looking For Any Tips...It has been borderline crippling and while I'm glad to finally have a solid diagnosis and to be starting treatment soon, I am still struggling with all...Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Skin hair and nail issues ...My nails crumble like potato chips and my hair is dry and brittle. I get random itchy rashes that look like hives. I know I know.....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms
Rest vs activity...While I’ve read the medical/technical recommendations, I’m curious to know what works best for all of you....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & Advice
Questions about possible RA...My question to you all is does this sound like this could be RA?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptoms
Your first symptoms...I'm wondering if some of you could post your first symptoms that led to your diagnosis and how you were diagnosed please....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Odd symptom without explanation...Could this be neuropathy? Does not seem to be medication related. Thanks in advance for reading this. I'm assuming it's something related to RA.'...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSymptoms
Farming and Gardening...Anyone else out there trying to start or hold onto a rural way of living?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesExercise
Earliest symptoms vs diagnosis...I’m curious to know everyone’s experiences with possible early symptoms you didn’t even consider at first vs onset of what made you think “oh this could...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Newly diagnosed, afraid of meds, but cortisone shots helped...About 1 month ago I could barely get dressed and putting on a coat was murderous....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSide Effects
Behavioral Responses & RA...I struggled w how could some part of my brain know something my conscience brain did not....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwareness