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
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
