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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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