Does pleurisy pain improve with steroids?...Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experienced pleurisy and if it gets better with higher steroids? It started with chest pain spreading through left shoulder which was diagnosed as...reactions1reply
The "My Meds May Not Be Working Anymore" Panic...Anyone who suffers from RA is familiar with the way the disease is treated. We go through a trial and error period, sometimes taking years, until we find a medication...reactions16comments
Leanne Donaldson...Leanne was previously a health leader on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Wife and mother to three young children, Leanne Donaldson writes about family life and the struggles to manage daily life with several...
New here need help...83 just dx few months ago. Never had symptoms before. 6 months after hip surgery..boom.. swelling joint pain all over. I was active healthy before now in much pain. On...reactionsrepliesNewly Diagnosed
Can chemotherapy contribute to an RA diagnosis?...I was wondering could toxic chemicals be a factor in getting this diagnosis? One doctor I went to diagnosis was mixed connective tissue disease. I haven't been taking the meds...reactions2replies
Was anyone else fearful of medication?...I was diagnosed a couple years ago. And my rheumatologist said this just did just appear. I was diagnosed with RA lupus, Sjogren's disease, osteoarthritis in one day. But with...reactions7replies
New to group...My name is Melanie, will be 52 in couple months.I was diagnosed a couple years ago. I'm scared to take the meds and scared not to take the meds. I...reactionsreplies
Cost of Enbrel with insurance?...Hi all, I know this is a pretty personal question but you would ease my mind greatly. I am on Enbrel and MTX, and I get Enbrel through the AmGen...reactions3replies
It Never Gets Easier, You Just Get Stronger...Like being a parent to young children, the challenges of RA simply change with time, they do not disappear. And like being a parent, you may need to lose your...reactions11comments
My RA Journey...I’m 57 years old and this is my RA journey. 4 years ago I was training for a 40 mile one day hike. Seemed to be in the best shape...reactions3comments
Does anyone have a pyrocarbon finger joint replaced MCP index finger?...I am an active 59 year old carpenter that between RA and cortisone injections the joint is done. Extreme pain that keeps me up at night and is painful all...reactions1reply
Humira...I started Humira a little over 2 months ago. Just wondering how long before I notice the results. Visiting says I should start to notice but doctor says I have...reactions1replyTreatment
Rituximab / Rituxan...My doctor is recommending this infusion for me. I would like to know others' experience with it, especially as to side effects....reactions19replies
Do I have RA or don’t I?...I’ll try to make this short. This is my fourth Rheumatologist I visited this week. The first 3 absolutely confirmed a definitive diagnosis for RA. The first doctor was a...reactions2comments
Leaning into the Little Things...I’d love to win the lottery, or have a rich uncle I never knew about give me a million dollars, or a benefactor take an interest in me and offer...reactions5comments
The Birks Are Back!...Spring is here, Summer is just around the corner, and in many ways this means FREEDOM! Freedom from heavy coats and jackets, freedom from having to scrape snow and ice...reactions29comments
I'm winning the fight and here is how!...I was diagnosed with RA at 21 years old. It wasn't too terrible for the first 10 years, just joint pain, stiffness, and feeling tired with periods of remission. In...reactions7comments
RA Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...Editor's note: In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members...reactions21comments
The Sleep Machine...I was recently diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea after having a sleep study test. This condition means that my airway closes while I am sleeping, which causes me to...reactions11comments
Does this sound like RA?...Both wrists and all finger painful and burning pain intermittently up both forearms... started and progressed since early March. Rheumatologist said it doesn’t seem like RA but found my Vit...reactions4replies
