Sleeping...Wake up in night with a lot of pain, also in mornings....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Thanks to the Flare Ups...So here I was dealing with diabetes, high blood pressure, migraines, RA, Lupus. This was all an autoimmune disease.... By celia1232 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Diagnosed...but not officially...In fact most of my intense pain is mostly on my left side though I do have pain in the same joints on the right side....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Are you happy with your treatment plan or still searching for the right one?...I haven't had any positive results and right now I am infused with Rituxin for 2 months and patiently waiting for things to slowwww down....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Before diagnosis joint issues...My knees, wrists and ankles seemed to be injured very easily. I was diagnosed with TMJ also. I was diagnosed around age 40 with RA....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Hand clenching up...Should I be worried?...I'm right-hand dominate and it is beginning to hinder my job. I'm a drafter. So I do a lot of typing and mouse-clicking....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
RA and ILD (interstitial lung disease)...We’re on a wait and monitor program right now. I’m not sure what to expect....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesComorbidities
Medical cannabis to treat Osteoarthritis...When I was 9, I started developing pain in my right toe. I went to my GP, and on diagnosis, he confirmed that I have got arthritis....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
How did your RA start?...Also, my right thumb mc joint began hurting when I grasp something and that developed over night as well....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Meeting with my Rheumatologist...I also am more able to look at my joint and see changes. Remember, doctors may only answer the questions we ask.... By Jo Johnson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Rheumatologist or PCP...I am having a really bad flair right now....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Well, it's official I have rheumatoid arthritis after getting vaccinated ...Now, I have swollen fingers, toes, right knee, elbow, feel dizzy, out of breath and breaking out in rashes all over my body....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Could I have RA?...It would begin in my right leg behind my knee then would radiate down the front of my shin to the flexor at my foot then around the calf...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
All I Want for Christmas...No, I’m talking about being able to physically express my joy with an open display of feelings.... By introvert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
RA my best friend I love to hate...Do you cry at night from the pain and the lack of sleep?”... By 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why did it take so long to diagnose RA???...But after several months, the symptoms became more overt till finally one day my hip hurt so bad I could not put weight on it and our family doctor... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Age is just a number...My only request ever was that I be able to hold my son again. After four medicines (all self injections) and steroids.... By sfoster1gcf2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Getting real about my journey with RA....I was put on a high dose of Methroxate. It suppressed my immune system and I got Bells Palsy.... By qyacyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Trying to come out of denial...Feet, ankles, hands, wrists, knees, elbows and hips with massive fatigue. I am so glad I found this group!...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessSymptoms
Headache problem in RA...I have intense pain on upside of my right eye...how to deal with this?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosisProgression