Does anyone have low gamma globulin/ hypogammaglobulinemia?...I have had severe rheumatoid arthritis for 35 years and have been on Orencia For nearly 13 years. Either from the RA or the biologic, my immune system has been...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
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Daughter having Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis...Hi, I am making this post for my daughter. She was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) at the age of 8. One morning, when I woke up, I found...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
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RA Can...RA Cannot...After I thought of all the things RA can do, I came to a realization of what RA can’t do....Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Focusing on the Wrong Villain...In a recent op-ed in The Hill, a Washington, DC newspaper, Dr. Lynn Webster, MD, past president of the American Academy of Pain Medicine and the author of The Painful...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Newbie to the RA Group...For years I have suffered with pain and discomfort. Many years ago, I contracted an illness which was diagnosed as “Sweet’s Syndrome”. It took over a month to reach a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Does anyone have problems swallowing?...I am having problems swallowing, it seems more and more. When I have my mouth full and start swallowing I have to let it come back out can't swallow. And...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you. There...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of Hydration...Sometimes I struggle with the fundamentals. I get so involved with the advanced treatments and trying to stay on top of rheumatoid arthritis flares, that I forget the basics. The...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
What is the best mattress for RA?...I am having issues with my hips and back. I wake up in pain everyday. So, what kind of bed do you feel is best for this?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
What exactly is the rheumatoid factor?...I was told over a year ago that on top of OA, I had an extremely high RF. When I finally saw a Rheumatologist she said that while the number...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesNewly Diagnosed
What med can I expect to start with?...I see advertisements for Humira. Is this commonly what those with rheumatoid arthritis start with?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Finding the Holiday Spirit with RA...Sometimes it’s hard to get in the holiday spirit when you’re achy and stiff from rheumatoid arthritis. I admit that this year is a little tough for me because I’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Kid Had to Cut Up MY Dinner Tonight...It's not the first time it's happened, but the second night in a row, and it's really wearing me down emotionally as much as physically: I'm not an elderly person...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Kim's Story...I have been diagnosed with RA 8 years ago when I was 40. For years all I could afford was to go to a little town Dr. that barely charged...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Anyone have a growing liver adeoma and need biospy?...I did not have this two years ago and have had two MRIs to show growth in the last four months. Now I have to have a liver biopsy. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
The cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis...For 26 years I had RA and was treated with Methotrexate. 4 years ago, I discovered 2 scientific facts. The first was well known and that is that Vitamin D...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
RF numbers...Just recently diagnosed. Blood test revealed RF at 114.7. How does this compare to others numbers? All new to me....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Diagnosed with RA at 22...Hello everyone, I take solace in all the encouraging words I've read on here. To tell you a little about myself: My name is Laura and I'm 22 years old...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
