"I'm flaring"...."Well, what did you do to cause that?"...More than once I've been asked that question. Once I was asked that by a supervisor who was giving me the side eye and looking to write me up as...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Is there a link between HepC from blood transfusion with infected blood and RA?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Can rheumatoid arthritis affect connective tissue?...My physio says I am stiff but I feel loose.. like my joints are sliding around too much.....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Staying Positive...Hello, I'm Jennifer, age 29, and was diagnosed with RA last week. It started with my left pinky starting to hurt in August, then it became swollen. Skipping to present...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Rash and burning sensation...I have started to get this rash on both arms same place it does not itch and it looks like it is under the skin Also about 10 times a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Can I inject my Metho early without schedule disruption?...Can I inject my Metho a day early without severe disruption to my schedule or side effects? Taking an all day road trip on the day I usually inject and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Does anyone have an idea of what stage of RA I may be in?...I was diagnosed about 6-7 months ago at the age of 22 but I was actually pregnant than so couldn't get treatment or get testing done to see how bad...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
How can I prevent flare ups during my exams?...Hi, I need help managing my symptoms during examinations. I am currently trying to do my MBA. I can do assignments with no to mild problems. I generally only experience...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Bone Pain?!...Hello everyone, I desperately need help. I've had rheumatoid arthritis since i was 15 years old (im 23) and I'm in the middle of switching medications. I've been having random...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Rise and Shine...I still have fond memories from when I was a little girl and my mom would come into my bedroom, first thing in the morning, to wake me up for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New to Forum...I was diagnosed with juvenile RA when I was 9 years old, since then pain and inflammation have been a part of my life. I was diagnosed with RA as...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Ear Arthritis...I have ear arthritis: Never heard of it till I got it. Very painful. In the ear, jaw, and the neck. It just flares up whenever it wants to. Very...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
When RA is All Too Visible...I often read about RA and other autoimmune diseases referred to as “invisible diseases,” which they are for many. Many articles relate the difficulties such invisibility creates for those inflicted in terms of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Humira or Cimzia...I've had RA for the last 5 years of my life. It's been a very rough road to say the least. I've taken sulfasalazine, methotrexate, and Otezela with no success...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Treatment Uncertainty...About this time last year I switched biologics because the old one wasn’t working for me anymore. While the new biologic never helped as much as the previous one, it...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Burning on top of feet...Newly diagnosed with RA on steroids right now.Go next week to be put on methotrexate.While working today the tops of both of my feet started burning like they were on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Dreamland: RA & The Opiate Epidemic...I just finished a fascinating book about the "opioid epidemic" our country is currently embroiled in: "Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic" by Sam Quinones. Quinones, a journalist...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What is your experience returning to work?...Hi, I've been off work for about 1 year after a poly RA diagnosis (seropositive). My insurance company has put me on physiotherapy with a date to return to work...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Why are my eyes burning?...When I get pummeled with bouts of unrelenting fatigue, it manifests mainly in my eyes--they are super heavy, glossed over and burn (and headache too.) I know that eyes can...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Is anyone using bone broth?...New to this unfortunate disease, I'm still desperately trying to find ANYTHING to make me feel better. Medications are working on pain and inflammation quite well, but I've just been...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
