Lessons from My Father...Lately, I’ve been thinking about how what I have learned from my father has helped me to live with rheumatoid arthritis. Actually, it’s not just really about the RA, but...reactions9comments
Undergoing testing...Hey! I am 26 years old and I have multiple family members with RA. I have had a RF of 18-20 and elevated CRP for the past three years but...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
What do you do after a flare?...I am less than 2 years into the RA landscape. In that time, I have had a number of flares that have literally blindsided me and derailed my life. I...reactions6replies
Heat or cold for new morning pain?...What do you guys do when you wake up to a new and painful joint thing? I have my usuals, and can get that all to settle down within an...reactions1replySymptoms
What is Weakness...Is weakness a state of mind? A feeling? Is it physical or mental? Can I control it? The definition of "weakness" is lacking in strength, feeble or slight defect so...reactions3comments
A New Medication...Last December, I made the switch from taking methotrexate and a biologic injection to a new medication: Xeljanz. Methotrexate had worked well for me for many years. When paired with...reactions4comments
Anyone know of discount program for meds?...Waiting for insurance company to decide medication faith!! My rheumatologist has written a letter and requested for the second time for me to try a new medicine..enbrel. Problem insurance company...reactions4replies
Has anyone had hair loss with Arava?...I’m going to reach out to my rheumatologist but I wanted to stop here too. I have been taking Arava since November 1, 2017 because MTX didn’t seem to be...reactions1reply
Does anyone else have breast pain?...I have been having a lot of pain in my breast. It radiates down from the armpit to the nipple. Only on the one side. My general p.a. said she...reactions3replies
Tendons, muscles and arthritis...Are you more likely to suffer tendon injury, muscle strains, etc. with arthritis? Is osteo or rheumatoid more likely to cause issues with other connective tissue stuff like that? I...reactions1replySymptoms
Newly diagnosed, just saying hi...Hi all, I've just had my formal diagnosis today with my consultant. 'Inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis' it's currently in both my hands and my wrists. I am 28, and I've just...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
Trouble in the Parking Lot...I know what you're thinking. You see me getting out of the van at the mall. You see the handicapped tag around my rear-view mirror. I see you waiting there...reactions11comments
The Reality of Care...Until the recent passing of our beloved dog, Leah, I had not really considered the parallels between her situation and mine, in terms of the intensity of care required for...reactions6comments
Prednisone as a diagnostic tool...Has anyone else had their doctor use prednisone as a test when trying to evaluate for RA? I am finally down to the 3rd day of 10 mg..... The first...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
32 yo and looking to find others w RA like me...Hey I’m new here I’m 32 grew up in a small town in California and was diagnosed when I was 12 but I’ve had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since I was...reactions4replies
How Rheumatoid Arthritis Changed My Life For The Better...Hello all! My name is Eileen Davidson, I am a 32 year old single mother from British Columbia Canada. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis on April 8th 2015, my...reactions6comments
Why do I have spider veins?...I’m 28, suffering from RA and have noticed that I have spider veins on my legs :( does anyone else suffered from this at all?...reactions6replies
Methotrexate...Anyone on max dose of Methotrexate and still having a lot of RA pain and stiffness? I am supposed to be starting on Humira inj next month as well, but...reactions7repliesTreatment
Mourning The Life I Used To Have...Anybody out there mourning the life you used to live? As we start spring I miss biking to work, running in short races and walking to best golf course in...reactions3replies
