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
Does anyone have constant flares?...Does anyone have constant "flares" -- pain that hardly alleviates or doesn't alleviate at all for many weeks at a time? I...reactions9replies
Rheumatoid Factor...I haven’t been officially diagnosed by a Rheumatologist, my appt is next Tuesday. But, my Rheumatoid Factor was 280??? That sounds crazy...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
Do anyone's fingertips feel numb and tingle?...Does anyone fingertips feel numb and tingling? Only my thumb and first 3 fingers....reactions3replies
Is it common to be short tempered and have very little patience with RA?...Hi ive recently discovered i'm not very patient any more and very short tempered to those around me, and I hate myself...reactions3replies
Finally getting a plan in place....Hi all. It's been a long journey without a map and no GPS. I haven't had a regular Rheumy since I got...reactions5comments
Has anyone gotten on disability with Sero negative RA?...I’m going to be applying for disability benefits in the near future. I have sero negative RA and I’m wondering If that...reactions4replies
Difficulty with walking...Having a lot of difficulty with pain and movement. Was dx with RA 3 yrs ago. I’m 68 they said I had...reactions6comments
Single, childless and suffering with RA...In various support groups for rheumatoid arthritis, I see so many posts from people whose husband, wife or significant other is unsupportive...reactions7comments
Summer Swelling...It's July, and July in Minnesota (usually) means hot, muggy, humid, tropical, oppressive, and miserable weather. The miserable part is my own...reactions37comments
Pain Is What the Patient Says It Is ...The title of this article is my favorite definition of pain. Pain is an unpleasant experience that is subjective in nature, with...reactions8comments
My Diagnosis and Switching to Enbrel...Two years ago, at the age of 21, I first began showing signs of RA. I was officially diagnosed one year later;...reactions4comments
Take a Pill, Gain a Pound...There is a lot of discussion of obesity and rheumatoid arthritis (including many great articles on this site). But I am given...reactions15comments
What are the best questions to ask at my first rheumatologist appointment?...After visiting my family doctor regarding my symptoms and having a lot of blood tests done my doctor feels that it is...reactions4replies
Help for hubby...growing frustration......Hi, I am hoping someone here can help - we have been to rheumatologists & our family doc several times, multiple blood...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Relishing the Here and Now...This video looks at pausing and appreciating what we have in the present moment to give us joy and satisfaction. This actually...reactionscomments
Lifetime with JRA...I was 2 when I got diagnosed with JRA. I went in and out of remission mostly in my adulthood. During my...reactions1comment
Has anyone needed IV IgG treatment after Rituxan treatment?...For a few years after stopping Rituxan, I was sick all the time - mostly severe respiratory infections. Every year I got...reactions1reply
Never Give Up...I got RA when I was 42 although mild. I relocated to Tenerife as the weather helped, in fact the RA disappeared...reactions1comment
