Infrared saunas...Has anyone found relief from using an infered sauna? I know it's often recommended by medical professionals but I would prefer to hear from someone that it offers relief before...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Tendons and RA...Within the last 6 months I have had problems with several tendons. The first time I was just shutting my car door and apparently the tendon separated from the muscle...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Sister needs help!...My sister has had RA since she was a teenager (in her 50s now). She was diagnosed with Still's Disease (kind of between RA and Lupus) about 20 years ago...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
HAHAHA...I LOVE TO LAUGH. I simply cannot imagine my life without humor. I grew up with a particularly witty and fun loving brother and so it is integral to my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
No family support...It all started waking up one day with insect bites on my body I surmised it may have been a spider. For days I felt so sick the bite marks...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Not yet diagnosed...Hello! My PCP referred me to a rheumatologist due to joint pain, swelling, fatigue and blood work showed muscle inflammation that didn’t improve with steroids. When I went to my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
dr will not help me...Hi all I am posting on here in desperation, I have been suffering for 5 years with chronic pain in my feet, knees, elbows and now my left hip. initially...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptoms
Scalp itching and rash !!...Please help !! In the past month I have a break out of something like raised knot like areas that itch and burn , the itch is so intense that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
How do you cope with forgetfulness?...I am having serious problems with forgetfulness. I've done some research and most of the articles say it has to do with pain. Well, thankfully I really don't have chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My journey so far ......Hi 😊 My name is Fleur, I'm 45 and was diagnosed with RA in late 2014. I have it in both wrists, the pain very quickly progressed to the point...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does anyone else have neck aches since diagnosis?...I'm speaking about the top vertebrates in the back of my neck. Dr. says RA doesn't affect spine but mine feels swollen. It's warm to touch and I can't rotate...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Does anyone else experience excessive sweating with RA?...Hi, I wonder does anyone else experience excessive sweating with RA? I have had RA for about 4 years and the least amount of effort causes me to feel like...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Crash Course in Emergency Preparation...My husband and I recently had a crash course in emergency preparation because we happened to be visiting Orlando when hurricane Irma came through. Just to be clear—we were safe...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Pharmacy Benefits Managers: A Patient's Perspective...The time for my next dose of medication passed. I stared at my hands and feet, and worried. A week went by with no inflammation. Then it happened: a twinge...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How You Receive Your Treatment Affects You Financially...We know that RA drugs are expensive, but did you know that how you receive your treatment (pill, injection, or infusion) can affect you financially? As we enter the crazy...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Outdoors and benefits on RA...New Blog on Outdoors and benefits on RA I am an athlete, outdoor professional and adventuress who was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 35 years ago at age 23. In...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
Is there anyone else who is suffering with nodular vasculitis?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My Story...I was diagnosed with rheumatoid in my late 20's.....28 to be precise. At the time of my diagnosis I was going thru a divorce & had 2 children under the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
