RA life span...I don't have no strength in my ankles or my wrist. I really am afraid, I'm afraid I'm gonna end up in a wheelchair....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Holistic Doctor...My right hand became extremely swollen and the fatigue had become so severe that I was unable to get out of bed for a few days....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Diagnosed with RA a year ago, my journey so far and some questions......Football is another one which I almost started again but then realised this is probably not the best sport for me now as it is likely ill only damage my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedExercise
Dazed and Confused...Hello all a little over a month ago I went to the doctor because I was extremely fatigued and I had mild joint pain in my fingers, wrists, and Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Have You Experienced This Sort of Pain?...Working at night, I was trying to sleep today and both knees were swollen and very painful....Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Fear of losing insurance (income-based medicaid) if I work...And right now there is nobody who can assure me that won;t happen....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Daughter having Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis...She is on medication right now. It started with Enbrel, but it didn't seem to help. Now, she is taking Methotrexate and Humira....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Deep Tissue Massage...I've been receiving deep tissue massages for over 6 years, it would lessen the pain I deal with on a daily basis and I would at least sleep well the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Newly diagnosed, just saying hi...My Mum has Multiple Sclerosis so the consultant thinks I might have got RA from her....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Methotrexate and mental health ...I couldn't handle Arava before methotrexate as it also made my mental health awful. Thoughts comments advice please?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentMental Health
Not officially diagnosed but being treated...Back in sept of 2022, i suddenly became semi bedridden with severe knee pains and hip pains on both sides every day - being much worse by the night...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly Diagnosed
RA with chronic hives....I also lost most of function of thyroid due to Hashimato's, Just haven't been able to keep hives under good control. ...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesComorbidities
LET'S SHARE our list of favorite yoga, tai chi, Qigong and other gentle forms of exercise!...I'm struggling finding the right yoga routine that fits my needs and is gentle enough. I'm wondering about TaiChi or Qigong?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesExercise
Looking for answers. ...The pain in my hands (thumb joints and wrists), elbows and right foot across my toes is awful....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
losing hope and will quickly...dont know how much longer i can 'hang in there' or 'just tough it out' as all the doctors tell me. a person knows their limit, or should at least...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Could this be RA?...I have hard knots popping up on my forearms near my elbow, my hands, wrists, ankles, and feet....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Should we put off starting Methotrexate?...He says he would rather deal with the pain of the RA right now and when it gets really bad he will go for the treatment....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Balancing Out Work You Love With Your RA...This same might be true for dedicated professionals of all kinds, anyone who loves their work. How have you balanced all this?...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesWork & EmploymentNewly DiagnosedAwareness
Flare due to missing infusion ...Hard to find light at the end of the tunnel at the moment...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies