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
Finger Rash during RA Flareup...They are sore hard knots (but NOT RA nodules according to my RA doctor) that appear right before an inflammation on that particular finger....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsTips & Advice
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 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
High c reactive protein and Low Vitamin D...I am a 50 yo female and my doctor suspects I may have RA due to fever, muscle ache, IBS and other symptoms.My blood test came back with high...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Are my expectations for pain relief too high?...Are my expectations for pain relief too high? There are times I cry in pain and other times I can deal with it....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesHealthcare TeamCoping
SLE(Lupus), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia...But I refuse to give in and will continue to fight this battle. Blessings and healing ❤️🩹 prayers to all....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
RA - Self Care Help Exercises for Most...Thought I would share with others that might be interested in ways of helping themselves a little more....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesExerciseFlares & Flare Management
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
Knee flare up...Living with this the majority of my life, my right knee seems to swell up every few years in the month of August and I end up getting it...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Early symptoms...Hi all, I’ve been having some symptoms, and because my mom had rheumatoid arthritis, I am concerned that I might be getting it now too....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Rheumatoid arthritis question ...I am getting ready to start Humira injections, and I mainly deal with pain in my feet and ankles, my wrists, my fingers (feels like I have cramps in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Hi there is having angina to do with having R.A....also and angiogram when they send for me and I also have lots of Joint Pain symptoms ect fatigue dry eyes chestpain feeling sick constantly sweating night...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesComorbidities
Methotrexate Tips…....She has found that taking the dose in halves over a period of 6-8 hrs can help reduce some side effects, also eating a very light meal the evening...Reactions0reactionsComments77 replies
Treatment...I hope I’m doing this right. I was diagnosed several years ago....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I have started shots with Cimzia...Hi everyone - I was on Cimzia back in January and February and told my Rheumatologist that I was afraid of the effect it may have on my right...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologic MedicationProgressionSide Effects
Possible RA, Any advice?...I received my second vaccine, and now I have joint pain everywhere else (feet, ankles, wrist, knees) one week later and exhausted....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Dog with RA...She hasn’t been able to walk for over a year now. I wonder if anyone out there has any knowledge or remedy for pets....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Loose Joints?...anyhoo.. my question i am trying to ask is if "loose" joints are every associated with RA.. or maybe i just think they're loose and they're actually tight...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Does this sound like flare up? What should I do...• 6 months ago, RIGHT hip swelling inside, xrays showed impingement....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingNewly Diagnosed