If I don't have symptoms, is damage still occurring?...No symptoms, does this mean there is no damage occurring? Does RA always progress no matter what? Meaning even if you have no symptoms, are your joints still being damaged?...reactions1reply
Maggie's Story...I was diagnosed with RA 3 yrs. ago. In retrospect, I believe I've had it much longer, but the doctors never hit on it. I am now almost 66 yrs...reactions3comments
Has anyone else had the Vectra DA test?...Has anyone else had this test? I scored low on it, even with a high RA factor and an anti ccp of 175. Did you feel it was accurate?...reactions4replies
Does anyone else feel that their doctor isn't listening?...My doctors make me feel like I'm crazy. I've had bilateral hand, wrist, knee, and foot pain for over 3 months. My hands are so stiff in the morning that...reactions21replies
Age is just a number...I had my first and only son at the age of 24. He was healthy as could be. As the weeks went by my body started to hurt. First it...reactions4comments
Does it Hurt? And Other Questions that are Really Hard to Answer ...I recently was talking to a good friend of mine who lives with ulcerative colitis, and the conversation turned toward how hard answers can be to seemingly innocuous and easy...reactions5comments
Making Travel Choices...My husband and I really enjoy travel. We visit family, friends, and take trips to different places to see the sights, enjoy the food, and discover new experiences. I’ve felt...reactions2comments
Is it possible to stay in stage 1 RA forever?...Is it possible to stay in stage 1 RA forever? Or will the disease eventually progress for everyone? I would like to know if there are any elderly out there...reactions8replies
Has anyone else had every blood test remain negative?...RA and all blood tests negative I’ve had RA diagnosis for 8 months.. classic symptoms..still all of lab tests are NEGATIVE. .positive ultrasound of joints and fluid in joints.. symptoms...reactions15replies
Has anyone tried stem cell infusions in their early stages of the condition?...Would like to know more about this cutting edge treatment. If anyone has tried it please let me know what your experience has been....reactions2replies
Beware of how fast things can happen...Friday 22nd June 2018 I see my general Dr... My legs are swelling more than usual, I feel pretty awful and I am starting to get some red patches on...reactions3replies
Hair (Not the Musical)...I was recently at a meeting that included a number of other RA patient advocates. Over lunch, conversation turned (not unexpectedly) to various treatments and side effects. One of the...reactions8comments
How does CBD oil make you feel in the morning?...For those who use the CBD Oil - How do you feel in the morning? While the oil does help me focus, deal with the pain more, and with anxiety...reactions8replies
Unofficially diagnosed and searching for information...Hello all, First, I want to say how much I appreciate everyone in this community for providing support and information to one another. The insight is invaluable. Yesterday, I went...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
My compromised immune system...I have a compromised immune system and cannot take the well known drugs. Must depend on Sulfaslyzine, hydrochloine and low dose steroid. Cannot take Advil anymore due to GO bleed...reactions1comment
Ed Burgoyne...Edward Burgoyne has been dealing with RA for the last 11 years. He grew up in Wisconsin and still lives there today with his wife of 35 years. They have...
Pain and Sleep - a Two-Way Street...Below is a screenshot from my phone. It shows a recent night of sleep tracking from my Fitbit. The red parts are when I was awake. It’s pretty easy to...reactions11comments
