The Pain of RA is Not Just an Ache...The pain of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is real and it’s debilitating. That much is evident to anyone who lives with the illness. Unfortunately, when people hear the word "arthritis," they...reactions28comments
Long term low dose steroid use...Hello again, I saw my GP after being on Prednisone for a month. He’s being very cautious, but said he won’t rule out seronegative RA. I’m more than happy about...reactions8repliesSeronegative RATips & AdviceSymptoms
RA, Perfectionism, and Productivity...I am a perfectionist. I place an immense amount of pressure on myself to complete any given task. It can be at work, at school, or a regular household chore...reactions42comments
As yet undiagnosed autoimmune disease...Hello all, I’ve struggled for nearly 10 years with symptoms that always seem to be related to RA. My bloods never show it or any other autoimmune disease according to...reactions6repliesCopingDiagnosisFlares & Flare Management
Pain vs Fatigue ...I really don't know which is worse. I'm suffering so badly with both right now. Every joint seems to be affected and my Rituximab doesn't seem to have helped this...reactions2replies
The Long Bumpy Road...I have had RA for 40 years. Started when I was 25. I have had 13 surgeries. Life has been rough, my husband did not understand my illness. I had...reactions13comments
Workplace Stress...My job is very stressful and has caused arthritis flares very frequently. My job is sedentary and I sit at a computer all day typing on a keyboard inputting data...reactions19replies
Cimza...I've been on this medicine for some time now and my condition has not gotten better. Has anyone else experienced something similar?...reactions4replies
My feet...Had surgery on both feet. I can only wear Brook beast tennis shoes. But I do what is comfortable for my feet. Does anyone else have tips for things to...reactions3replies
Researching GLP-1s (Ozempic)...Hi all I heard Dr Mark Hyman interview a naturopathic doctor ( Dr Tyna Moore) about ozempic or glp -1 She relayed that she has micro dosed the peptides and...reactions5replies
Searching for Answers...I suspected that something was wrong when I was about 26. I constantly hurt, I had unexplained swelling, and I was so fatigued! To add to things, I was also...reactions3comments
Is 0 medication possible? Managing RA Naturally...Hi, i have been trying methotrexate for months now. It has helped with my overall wellbeing but im not actually sure if it was the methotrexate or the fact that...reactions43replies
Psoriatic arthritis medication dose...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis about a year ago and I was doing really well on 15mg of methotrexate a week and felt so much better apart from the...reactions2repliesCopingDepressionFlares & Flare Management
Social Security...I missed the deadline for enrolling in Social Security. I am 65, still working. I have severe rheumatoid arthritis and I won't be able to get my actemara infusion. Does...reactions2repliesInsurance & Disability
How do you deal with guilt?...It can be difficult to rely on someone else for tasks or other help. Caregivers also report feeling guilt that they aren't doing enough. How do you cope with these...reactions5repliesCaregivingFriends & Family
Unusual Postpartum Symptoms: My RA Story...2014 was supposed to be the best year of my life. I was newly married and had a baby on the way, due in April 2014. The day for my...reactions4comments
Need help please ...My RA doctor has tried two different times with RA pills, they made me hurt in places I never hurt before. One of these pills was Chemotherapy. Now since these...reactions40replies
Rumotide arthritis ...Will nichitine patches work to ease pain for rumotide arthritis...reactions1replyAwareness
My Experience With Recurrent Stress Reactions...I’ve lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms since childhood, and an official diagnosis/treatment plan since late 2016; and still, to this day, I find myself learning things about the disease...reactions2comments
Exercises and Shoulders...I hope 3rd times a charm; As some of you have read, I started on gentle arm/shoulder exercises a while back, but ended up with shoulder pain which radiated down...reactions2comments
