Has anybody tried bioidentical hormone therapy?...I did the saliva test for hormone testing and my hormones are in need of some therapy. They couldn't even pick up...reactions2replies
Has anyone else experienced hair loss?...I know this is so superficial but I'm losing soooo much hair. I'm taking folic acid started Humira a week ago and...reactions11replies
Can UTIs be difficult to treat on biologics?...What would otherwise be an easily treatable UTI seems to have catapulted me into a full flu-like stage. I am on antibiotics...reactions2replies
What are your thoughts on my diagnosis?...Hey all I’m brand new here. I have had extreme pain in my shoulders and wrist in the morning, for about 3...reactions5replies
Are these signs of a year-old hip replacement going bad?...Hip replacement a year ago. Lately it hurts when I walk and during sleep. Seems to be swelling near the scar and...reactions2replies
Contraceptives?...This question is obviously directed to the women here who have RA. I was wondering what kind of contraceptives are safe to...reactions1reply
Reaching out to Others...In this video, I discuss the importance of not isolating ourselves as we deal with the impact of RA. Nan...reactions2comments
Meeting with my Rheumatologist...I think many of us worry about whining too much when we see the doctor. Sometimes I feel if a new treatment...reactions4comments
Three Things I've Learned About Living Well With RA...Marc Ian Barasch is someone I discovered about ten years ago when I came across his books, The Healing Path, A Soul...reactions2comments
Fighting with the Mirror...Sometimes I get angry with the mirror. I feel it doesn’t reflect how I am feeling—specifically, how I am feeling on a...reactions10comments
How can I prepare for my first rheumatologist visit?...For over two years I've had increasing bouts of joint pain lasting longer and with more joints involved each time. I am...reactions2replies
Maybe it's not RA, but Whipples...I want to share my recent revelation. I have been dealing with what was thought to be RA for a few years...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
How can I interview for a job with RA?...My unfortunate diagnosis of RA coincided a couple of months after I started a new job. Ultimately, I had to quit the...reactions4replies
Anyone have experience with "steroid bursts" when traveling or having a flare?...After several months of weaning steroids I am finally off of them. Except - I've had to do 3 day bursts twice...reactions4replies
Stomach pain from Xeljanz?...I have been taking Xeljanz for a little over a year and I have also had severe stomach pain. It occurred to...reactions6replies
Caged to the Pain: A Story About My Ribs...The ribs are an important part of our bodies. They protect our lungs and hearts and other organs like the spleen. They...reactions24comments
What travel precautions should I take?...Travel overseas with low WBC and ANC w/Enbrel? I am supposed to travel to Europe in 6 days and my blood work...reactions3replies
How will my new RA diagnosis affect my other medical issues?...Diagnosed last week with RA, have other medical issues and would like to know how it will affect me? Hi there, I...reactions2replies
Migratory gout......I really feel for you all reading your stories. I am still in the area of the unknown regarding an RA diagnosis...reactions14comments
Does anyone have any experience with rheumatoid vasculitis?...I have had severe RA for 35 years and for the last nine months continue to get nail infarcts..Painful sores or black...reactions6replies
