What should I know about starting Humira?...Currently I'm on new med Xeljanz. Would like to take Humira to help with pain....reactions2replies
RA?...I was dx 14 months ago by a rheumatologist with “seronegative” RA. No positive markers, no elevated inflammatory markers. I had all of the RA symptoms I’ve seen here except...reactionsrepliesNewly Diagnosed
RA for over 20 years :)...I was diagnosed with RA at age 27, I am 49 now. I was very active, in fact I was in the middle of a softball game when it hit...reactions2comments
New medication starting this coming Monday...I'm nervous about starting MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL TABS 500 mg. . Can anyone give me a heads up.kn their experience please....reactions2repliesTreatment
How I Manage My Never Ending Fatigue...Raise your hand if you’ve ever brought up fatigue with your physician? Raise both hands if there was not a lot they could do to help you? Yup, me too...reactions44comments
Is it likely I have RA?...Hello I am a 28 year old male 5'10 165lbs exercise 3-4 times a week. I don't have any family history of rheumatoid arthritis, however I have had pain in...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Pain and rigid neck and joints while sleeping...Hi I was wondering if someone has an idea on what my symptoms may be related to. I am 44 years oldand since a couple of months I wake up...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Co-mornidities: kidney failure...Has anyone else been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure as a result of long-term NSAIDS uand/or cortisone steroid use to treat their RA? I’ve been on a...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Has anyone been involved in a clinical study?...I have received a letter regarding RA clinical studies. Has anyone been involved in a clinical study? If so could you please give your thoughts, experience. Was it helpful did...reactions4replies
Flares & JRA Diagnosis- the long journey from youth to adulthood...I'm feeling like I'm in the beginning to middle stage of the 3rd worst flare of my life. My 1st was in 1987 at the age of 6 years. At...reactions7comments
It only takes a split second...There is something no one can explain unless you live in the body of one who suffers RA. With many things to do on a daily basis, the question is...reactions7comments
Acceptance, hope and gratitude....The definition of hope is: to wait; State of mind that arises when what is desired is presented as attainable. In my opinion, more than a mood or a state...reactions7comments
Resilience and RA: A Call To Action...Resilience is the ultimate life skill. We are all innately resilient; life on earth wouldn't prosper without it. Take a walk outside and you will see resilience everywhere you turn...reactions10comments
How do you apply for Medicare?...I need to apply for medicare and I'm not sure what to do. Do I just apply for Original Medicare parts A,B, and D or should I get the Medicare...reactions12replies
Does anyone also have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis?...My pain is ongoing and out of control. Currently on Humeria, gabapentin and duloxitine. Taking tramadol for a cervical spine issue an nothing is working, I'd appreciate any feedback on...reactions3replies
Wondering if this is RA for sure?...New to RA. I recently had some routine blood work completed and scored a 49 for RA. I had a visit with a Rheumatologist who ran additional tests and tested...reactions2replies
Why is my pain increasing if my levels are normal?...My CPR levels are normal, but my swelling and now pain is increasing?? I'm on methotrexate and have been on Humira for 7 weeks. Had anyone else had this experience...reactions2replies
My 13 yr old just diagnosed. Could someone help me?...I'll try to be brief. 3 years ago I woke up with stiff hands and knees, which I assumed was from spending the previous day in the garden. For several...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
Not sure what I have...I have a set of symptoms that made my rheumatologist feel pretty sure I had RA. These include finger joint pain, toe pain (especially my big toes), milder elbow pain...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
I Spent Most of My 20s Asleep...I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when I was 20. I recently turned 28. Do you know what this means? I spent half of my 20s asleep.If I really thought...reactions34comments
