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...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...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...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...reactions1reply
Humira...I started Humira a little over 2 months ago. Just wondering how long before I notice the results. Visiting says I should...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions4replies
A Fascinating Analogy...Not long ago I was having a conversation with a friend who is the mother of two teenagers, and as she shared...reactions2comments
Seven Tips for Parents with RA...Navigating life with a chronic condition can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix can make it feel like...reactions2comments
Is stiffness and swelling normally a symptom?...I have a lot of similar symptoms of RA but have no stiffness or swelling, do most normally experience swelling with the...reactions7repliesSymptoms
Fibromyalgia...Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition involving pain and tenderness at points throughout the body. The term fibromyalgia comes from the Latin word...
Diagnosis and diet...When I was first diagnosed with RA last year, first thing I thought of was drug after drug the rest of my...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
Preparing for the Season...The seasons are changing and warm weather is finally here after a brutal winter. RA flares can cause great discomfort when the...reactions2comments
Anyone find success with a DMARD that they discontinued then later resumed?...I’ve been receiving treatment for 6 months for RA. My rheumatologist wants to treat it aggressively which is fine by me. I...reactions7repliesTreatment
