Neck issues...Consult for right shoulder replacement next week. It's getting very confusing and hard to deal with, mentally. Too Much....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesProgression
Anyone tried Biqi?...prescribed it as it was less detrimental to the immune system than methotrexate and my doc figured that this was a better option as I was being treated right...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
social media post followed by sudden flare...The only way I know to handle this is to post an additional something about how suddenly flares can occur. Other ideas?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Flare ups, ouch!...I'm still new to RA, does it sound right that a food or drink can cause a flare up?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Pain Advice...in various degrees of pain these past seven months and my doctor ( private via insurance) attributed it to a prolapsed disc causing back pain and right...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Is it RA or an infection?...Right before I was diagnosed I had an H Piloria infection and I believe that had something to do with it (just my personal opinion)....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
flare again...I have been reminded that you can't burn the candle at both ends when you have RA....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Dealing with RA in Grad School...So I'd appreciate any tips/suggestions/advice you might have (about insurance, doctors and other associated issues), which might make it easy for me to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Info required for DIY house maintenance tools...Good Morning Folks My father seems to be developing symptoms associated with arthritis and is increasingly finding it difficult to handle general household...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Nerve Pain and Throbbing Hand Pain...At night the numbness gets works to the point that I can't feel anything at all....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Is it safe to exercise on my knuckles?...But I would like to know if it's safe or not because I know my way isn't right way of doing these exercises....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
mild RA? Who decided on that title?...I had 6 months not in a flare right after I started Enbrel, which no longer works....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Down a Diagnosis Rabbit Hole...I thought it might be RA as I think my grandmother and mother had it. Went to GP hoping to get steroids - he prescribed blood tests and x...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
RA Fatigue...How do fellow members handle these "off" days?...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCoping
RA and COVID vaccine...flairs that I have just dealt with a lot of nights crying wishing I was someone else and doing all I can to lessen the pain now that I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingFlares & Flare ManagementSide Effects
Is my itchy skin related to methotrexate?...I woke up last night. Itching my neck and a rash....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Tell me about your fabulous doctor(s)...With help from my 27 year old son (who will be moving with me), I might be able to manage one move in hopes of finding a fantastic...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare TeamTravelCost
Orencia...I'm at the point where I'm seriously considering quitting work because the pain is more than I can handle. Any tips, pointers etc?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTreatment
Music as Therapy for RA...I'm well enough now to play my piano, which I had to stop playing until I found the right meds....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMental Health
Diagnosis change ..symptoms the same...My bone density in my right hip decreased so dramatically that report said..possible underlying condition responsible but still not diagnosis change....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosis