Will there ever be a long period of time where I will be pain-free?...Considering all biologics, will there ever be a time when I will have no pain over a long period of time?...reactions6replies
Elizabeth444's Story...My family history...and I possibly got it myself and it could be the cause of my later life scoliosis. I have Scoliosis...reactions2comments
Was anyone else so confused when diagnosed?...This is going to be long so I'm sorry for that! I was diagnosed after 2 rashes I had last fall. My...reactions2replies
Xeljanz or similar...I would be interested in knowing how many RA patients who are not below income level, have succeeded in getting assistance from...reactions5replies
What were your various symptoms before being diagnosed with RA?...I'm new to this forum and to RA so thank you in advance for sharing your stories. My question for this community...reactions5replies
Disney with RA...Let me start by saying I don't yet have a diagnosis of RA. I have 'inflammatory arthritis' but the rheumatologist said it...reactionsreplies
Does anyone else also have cardiomyopathy?...Been diagnosed with moderate to severe RA for about 15 months. Fortunate to find a combination of treatments that works. Last week...reactions1reply
Pride Rock...“Ow, I hurt.” “WHY DIDN’T YOU ASK FOR HELP??” “...” I recently wrote an article asking why I continually push my limits...reactions5comments
What Happens When You Lose Something You Love?...As I write this, I am at home in front of my computer instead of riding my bicycle. Instead, I am sitting...reactions10comments
Conflicting test results...Has anyone had a positive ccp result with your pcp followed by a negative with rheumatologist?...reactionsrepliesNewly Diagnosed
Slightly worried...Mum has RA and recently fainted with headaches. She still gets the headaches which causes her to feel faint and nearly pass...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Could harmful bacteria be a trigger for RA?...A week after ingesting something potentially expired, I started getting pain, swelling, redness, and stiffness in my hands then knees, feet, shoulders...reactions2replies
Psychologically Speaking.......I've always fancied my brain in charge and when my body is insubordinate I get very frustrated and angry with it. Like...reactions1comment
I never give up...In 2014, it started with pain in my feet and 2 weeks later I just couldn't walk. 40 years old, I was...reactions1comment
Seriously? No That Does Not Describe RA!...Even after all these years, I am still shocked (yes, shocked) by the vast number of outlandish ideas people have about rheumatoid...reactions3comments
Is anyone here taking Minocycline?...Taking antibiotics for RA I read a bit on Minocycline (a tetracycline) is a standard oral antibiotic prescribed for RA though it...reactions7replies
Treatments other than infusion?...My girlfriend has had RA for the last 3 years and is currently taking an infusion once a month to help, the...reactions1replyTreatment
The Problem Of Exercise and RA...I’m sitting here writing with my stationary bicycle next to me and I’m pondering my next move. Do I force my painful...reactions8comments
RA or Not RA?...One of my favorite summer shows is about a concierge doctor in the Hamptons, New York. In one episode, a patient spends...reactions96comments
