Do high RF factor results only mean RA?...I mean I'm not LOOKING for an illness/disease, but with 2 high results, I'm not certain I'm being given the most accurate information....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
burning sensation on skin...I feel light burning sensation on the skin on my hands and sometimes on my face....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Lungs.... , stated that due to my RA it might be attacking my lungs . Due to see pulmonary doctor next week....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Waiting for the meds to kick in......I have constant pain and have had to turn to a narcotic to get through the day or the night when I can't live my life....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
RA, Graves Disease, heart valve issues ...That causes swelling in thighs and ankles/feet....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesProgressionFlares & Flare ManagementAwareness
Rheumatoid ...arthritis by than the damage been done my fingers are spreading out especially the baby finger than I ended up with something that in my knuckles in my right...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Muscle weakness ...Is this something that will improve with the right meds? Is it any indicator as to the severity and/or the long term prognosis of the disease?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementProgressionSymptoms
Clueless about the disease activity...I am a 25 year female who was diagonized with RA in 2013 after having mild pain in shoulder followed by swelling in the ankle....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
What Exercise Are You Able to Do?...with: Water based strengthening to start (I learned this in PT and LOVED it) maybe a few water aerobics classes (if they're available at my local gym) light...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesExercise
I can't walk today...https://imgur.com/a/WcxLG The only abnormal result is high Lymphs although there are a few others with no value....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Pill Bottles and Counting...They have a difficult time putting their pills in because many of the pills are too small for them to handle....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
CBD Hemp Oil - did you try?...There are lots of articles that say it really works (like this one right on this particular website)....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & Nutrition
I need help...The weight contributes to my illness and depression. I can’t get the weight off because of my mental health. It’s a horrible circle....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Elevated White Blood count After Steroid injection...I had a steroid injection in my right knee less than 24 hours prior to the blood draw....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide Effects
Juvenile Rheumatoid Athritis...I worry I'll never be able to have children, how can you be a mother with chronic pain and extreme fatigue?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
FeaturedI'm going to have to give up my job, how do I deal with that?...to handle the pain which in turn exacerbates this feeling of frustration and despair....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesWork & Employment
Low-Dose Naltrexone...My sed rate has gone from 80's & 90's to high 20's. My CRP went from high 20's to 1.6. My anemia is gone. My fatigue has dialed...Reactions0reactionsComments34 replies
Serve pain in hip & femur ...suggested a steroid injection in my hip but didn't work, my question is as anyone else experience this pain it's like a serve toothache & throbbing pain night...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Hands...Cut up vegetables, hold a knife, put my hair up in an elastic, hold a cup of coffee by handle, carry grocery bags on different fingers, anyone want to...Reactions0reactionsComments49 repliesCopingVenting
Staying Positive...Even though only one joint is inflamed (my knees and right foot hurt occasionally, but no swelling), and it was caught very early, I'm still coming to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies