Dancing...I gained a lot of weight, and really allowed myself to be beaten, but I am now trying to get my life into my control....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesExercise
Xeljanz and Cholesterol tests ...I had a small stroke and the conversation went from "your cholesterol is a little high you should try to lower it" to "OMG that's too high after...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & Advice
Being Young and have RA ...And Honestly sometimes I don't see the point to figth this illness. ...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingAwarenessCaregiving
Vegan Diet...., stating that a few of his patients have been able to go completely off their medication by being vegan. Does anyone have experience with this?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Plaquenil and Prednisone...I also have lost weight without trying and losing my hair is this a side effect of my medicines? I also take gabepentin and vitamin d....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Time Lost...I'm lucky and thankful I recovered quickly from the hip surgery and building my body up to handle the back surgery the same way....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment
Positive RA factor but negative for all other blood tests...Not sure how to handle my symptoms. And is it possible the RA factor positive from the Lyme?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Xeljanz and new FDA report side effect...It was so nice to be able to take 1 pill. I have been taking Xeljanz for nearly 4 years....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsBiologic Medication
R.A. Without Medication…….Anyone else?...Surgery to remove a portion of my right lower lung was performed successfully, but little did I know what that would mean for me, until my R.A. diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesAwarenessCopingBiologic Medication
Sorry, I know this is a q and a forum, but I just want to thank the well trained and knowledgeable staff here, especially, Alesandra your help has possible saved......Sunday was a difficult night for me, my struggles all caught up with me, I've been diagnosed with ra for 11years, the last 2 have slowed me especially,...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Please help identify my symptoms as I am really confused with the mixed signals...The pain is more pronounced in night and especially when I wake up in middle of the night....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisAwareness
Thumb joint area severe pain...I had xray and have high level of arthritis at thumb joint to wrist, xray showed lot of damage is there a cystic type arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Anyone else have Type 2 Diabetes and RA?...I stopped taking Methotrexate because my Type 2 Diabetes readings were so high....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Rapid onset of new symptoms...My wrists and ankles have started to "crack" and are very sore and "itchy" inside....Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesSymptoms
Prednisone as a diagnostic tool...But I am confused b/c pred. can also be used to help OA, right? How does a trial does help them point to RA if pred. can also treat...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Questions About RA Symptoms...Fingers felt tight, and weak. By the third day, everything seemed to be almost completely better, with just some soreness left....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
feeling overwhelmed! need some advice...I'm taking plaquenil and sulfasalazin, the usual. it makes me a bit light headed and nauseous but it's okay I guess. ...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly DiagnosedVentingMental Health
What are some tips for keeping spirits high during the winter months?...In this article, RA Health Leader Leanne shares her tips to avoid the winter blues (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=42074). What are some other tips you use to manage RA during the winter which...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Leg pain with RA...Prior - I had pain involvement in my legs and chalked it up to charley horse at night. Fast forward - I’ve been on methotrexate for about 8 months....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Scalp itching and rash !!...I will wake up with blood under my nails from scratching during the night....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms