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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...
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...reactions11comments
Question from the community: what dishwashing gloves do you recommend?...My hand has ulnar drift and I cannot find any gloves that fit, even in size large. Does anyone know of what...reactions2replies
Diagnosed...but not officially...Hello! I'm new on here and was recently told that on top of osteoarthritis I most likely have RA and possibly another...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
Could I have RA?...No one has given me a diagnosis yet. No one seems to know what is wrong with me. Am scheduled for a...reactions5replies
Targeted Synthetic DMARDs...Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have greatly improved treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). People with RA now have more and better treatment options...
