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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions34comments
A Surprise Relationship...It may be a shock, but I never intended to get married. By age 30 I realized that I was a happy...reactions10comments
Tendon Graft Experiences...Hi, Hoping members can share their experiences with tendon graft surgeries. My dominant hand ring finger is mostly immobile after a bout...reactions1replyTreatment
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3comments
