We All Have that Friend.........The one who tells the whole gruesome story of how they twisted their thumb or sigh dramatically when they trip on the pavement and “twist” their ankle. And all the...reactions28comments
What to expect after flare treatment...So I am supposed to take meds for a week to treat this "flare." Flare exactly of what I don't know, I wasn't diagnosed with anything yet. But basically a...reactions9repliesTreatment
Losing Again...Keeping my weight under control (if not as low as I’d like) has been an ongoing battle for me since I was a teenager. In the beginning, it was just...reactions2comments
First rheumatologist visit...So now I am more confused than I was. Saw the rheum. today for all my joint pain and to make sure it was not an autoimmune thing related to...reactions7repliesTreatment
Whats the difference between a flare up and daily symptoms?...For the last 2 months I have been in chronic pain, but not as intense as when I was first diagnosed. It is milder but is all over my body...reactions10replies
Is it realistic to continue manual labor with RA?...Can I expect to feel very sore every time I do limited amounts of physically demanding work? I am a forester, and spend a lot of time walking in the...reactions3replies
Medication Interactions....Hi! I'm writing on behalf of my mom. She had been suffering for the last 15ish years with RA, but was officially diagnosed about 7 years ago. She is getting...reactions3repliesTreatment
Hands, feet, knees, ankles, and now elbows and shoulders, whats next?...I'm 48 now, I felt my pains at the age of 10 my mom took me to the Dr. and I was told it was growing pain. Well as the...reactions3comments
The Most Important Relationship is.........with ourselves. During the time of the year where everyone focuses on their relationships with other people or frantically tries to find someone to share the Hallmark holiday with, we...reactions13comments
New diagnosis, medication inconsistent, seeking treatment...Hello everyone. I am new here to this support community, and am looking forward to learning as much as possible about my new diagnosis, and also contributing what I can...reactions3repliesTreatment
Is anyone using natural remedies only?...Does anyone have RA and are not on meds, that are trying to handle with natural remedies?...reactions3replies
Why do my blood tests show no results of RA?...I took Methotrexate for a year and half. Knowing the side effects really messed with my emotional state. I went off Metho and am now just taking Meloxicam. I only...reactions3replies
RA and carpal tunnel syndrome...I have had RA for 6 years but recently diagnosed with carpel tunnel syndrome in my right hand. I will see the specialist for treatment of my hand in 2...reactions2replies
The little things can make for a wonderful day...The other night I did something that I had not done in more than 25 years, I went cross country skiing. The weather was perfect to enjoy being outside and...reactions4comments
What doctors do you tell you have RA?...Is there literature for doctors on patients with RA? I don't know who I need to tell about my condition. Yesterday at the dentist, the dentist ranted about the inflammation...reactions2replies
The book that helped with my arthritis...I just wanted to share a really good and cheap book that helped me , is just like 4$ , and believe me it gives you so good information and...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Wrist Weakness, how to help...Diagnosed in October 2017. My pain is mild to moderate now in comparison to severe last year due to lots of Prednisilone keeping me at bay for the moment. However...reactions2repliesExercise
