How do you handle hunger AND pain at the same time?...I used to *lose* weight just eating the way I do now, low-carb, but now I literally can't lose/maintain weight unless I severely cut calories, which isn't...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Pain feels worse but labs are better? How to find answers for “inexplicable” pain...of full body inflammation, now i am generally better, labs are better, but I have pain that is inexplicable for example shooting pains up and down my right...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesComorbidities
RA and carpal tunnel syndrome...I have had RA for 6 years but recently diagnosed with carpel tunnel syndrome in my right hand....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Is this RA? bloodwork isn’t clear. ...I have pain and stiffness in hands and feet and knees, especially at night...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Newly diagnosed--Have question about pain management...After about 2 weeks on Enbrel, the fog lifted and I experienced significant pain relief, but I feel like I might have hit a wall in terms of progress....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly Diagnosed
My 13 yr old just diagnosed. Could someone help me?...You would think having RA I might think about that as a DX, right? Nope, I was sure it was from Cross Fit. and skating....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
How do you handle different kinds of RA pain?...Nan wrote about two distinct ways RA shows up in her life (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=40444). This made me curious, for others here, what ways do RA pain show up in different ways...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Could my Orencia be mishandled?...I just had an appointment during my last infusion, and of course said everything was good except right before my infusion. I jinxed myself. Thanks!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Diagnosed Today. 34 Years Old....I blamed all my symptoms on pregnancy so I feel I have had it for a good few months… mainly my ankles and now my fingers and wrists....Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Does anyone else have RA and Hashimoto's disease?...My feet and ankles some days can be very uncomfortable and at times my knees give me grief....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Hi to all...I all of a Sudden got really sore feet below my toes it feels as if i have Marbels under my skin inside my feet right sore to walk...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
RA or not RA...My rheumatologist thinks that I might have RA, but he isn't sure yet. My blood tests are normal, so if I have RA I am seronegative....Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Stomach pain from Xeljanz?...It occurred to me that it might be from the Xeljanz. Has anyone else experienced this side effect from Xeljanz?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Efficacy of swimming...fitness routine Improves Brain function Reduces inflammation Improves sleep Reduces stress Helps set goals Offers a large range of engagement options from light...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesExercise
One to one diet - cambridge weight plan...since not being able to exercise and the difference I've felt is huge, I've only lost 8lbs so far but I'm not thinking is it the food I've been...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Doctors and reference ranges......My doc ordered a bunch of bloodwork, which I was able to see via online MyChart as soon as each test came back....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
My hand and other limbs are swollen and I have no idea what might be the cause....I guess that it might be some kind of autoimmune disease, but at this point, nobody can clearly diagnose my illness....Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
Has anyone changed mattresses to support your RA?...Sleeping (for my husband who has RA) is horrible, he flips all night due to terrible hip pain. Has anyone found a mattress which helps?...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Can you have rheumatoid nodules without actually having rheumatoid arthritis?...am getting short episodes of facial numbness and twitching on that side...during the episodes, I’m also getting tingling and weakness down the entire right...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
