New to Forum...I have been able to fight through the pain and fatigue and not allow it to have control over me but lately that has not been possible....Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Not sure what is wrong...Does anyone know what this might be?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
My legs feel heavy at night when I wake up and takes awhile before I can move them what can I do...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Outdoors and benefits on RA...I hope this effort will serve to shine a light on RA for the general public and inspire those who live with RA....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
shoulder discomfort: are my arms attached?...osteoarthritis and degeneration of both knees and wrists/hands because of years' old cartilage damage and plain old wearing out of the joints, so my right...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
RA Athlete and Hope for your future...I hope to shine a light on RA for the general public and inspire those who live with RA. Check out my current blog entitled Epic Odyssey, and Ouch!...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesExercise
Undiagnosed and Concerned...My results came back that I had a "high" ANA rate (1:160, which I am aware is not incredibly high) and I was also slightly anemic....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
I hate RA...Every time I'm feeling better and think I can handle it, BAM! More PAIN! So frustrating! Still learning and trying to figure out RA....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Concern about prognosis with positive RF factor and anti-CCP antibodies...I’m concerned about my long-term prognosis despite feeling great right now....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingDiagnosisTips & Advice
Not more trouble brewing....I have had my second infection, this time i had a chest infection, right lung and was told not to take my methotrexate injection and was given some kind...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMental HealthCopingSeronegative RA
Need some relief while waiting for appointment. Any ideas?...I am going on 3 weeks now and I am at my wits end by not being able to put my hair up in a ponytail. Soooo many questions!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Social Security...I have severe rheumatoid arthritis and I won't be able to get my actemara infusion. Does anybody have any ideas to help?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesInsurance & Disability
Newly Diagnosed...The hope was that going somewhat aggressive with the prednisone might get my mobility back faster....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Picking a new PCP. DO or MD?...I will be able to keep my Rheumatologist....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentHealthcare Team
In flare and oral steroids are not working! Advice please!...During this time and currently I am in the worst flare I have ever experienced knees swollen and ankles painful that it’s hard to walk....Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesBiologic Medication
Are my sweats and breathlessness related to my RA?...I do need to loose weight but this is excessive....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Weightlifting...Hopefully, I will be able to continue continue weightlifting for many years to come....Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesExercise
Covid shot...I don’t have to tell anyone how bad my life is right now. Because of my feelings I will not have the third shot....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiologic MedicationAwareness
Is enough fatigue to diagnosis RA?...So now I worry cuz I migh have the same answer I had 2 years ago. I could not find one single case with diagnosis without articular problems....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSeronegative RASymptomsTreatment
