Love Thyself...In this month devoted to love, take the time to pamper yourself a bit...here a just a few ways. Nan ...reactionscomments
RA Has Rocked My World...Officially received my RA diagnosis in October 2017. Started on Plaquenil and Prednisone. By January my condition had worsened and I will be adding Methotrexate to the mix (I should...reactions2replies
Seeing the Possibilities...One thing that happens to me when I go through a lengthy period of not feeling well, is that I develop a feeling of negativity. Instead of a whole world...reactions2comments
Loose Joints?...I am waiting to see a rheum for RA but also a geneticist for potential Ehlers Danlos.. (connective tissue issue).. not sure which one i am dealing with yet.. sometimes...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Did the shingles shot cause my flare?...Does anyone have any information on the possibility that the shingles shot cause my flare up? I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when I was 50 and was placed on...reactions4replies
Tips For Dating and RA...Dating is tough, especially when you live with a chronic illness such as rheumatoid arthritis. Join Kat as she talks about her experiences with dating and gives some insight about...reactionscomments
Seeking Sleep...I used to be a world-class sleeper. Once I was visiting my parents, sleeping on the couch in the living room. A tornado warning came up in the wee hours...reactions41comments
Is anyone else using Orencia?...Feedback on Orencia and possible side effects needed? Dr recommending Orencia IV infusion reviewed possible side effects. Scary, Orencia self injectable. No longer doing the job. Any feedback to share?...reactions5replies
Friendship: How My Chronic Illness Helped...Raise your hand if you wish there was an easy way to weed out the “fake” friends. There is! Relationships are hard. Friendships are even harder when one person has...reactions7comments
Biosimilar Medications...Looking for others that may have tried a biosimilar medication. I found one good article but nobody who has tried them. http://theraconnection.com/understanding-biosimilar-drugs-are-they-as-good-as-they-say/ Any have any experience yet? H...reactions4repliesTreatment
Biosimilar Medications...Wondering if anyone has been treated with the new biosimilar medicines; my doctor doesnt seem to want to use them. I did find a good review from the past president...reactions1reply
Why can't my rheumatologist do anything for my fibromyalagia?...Why can't my Rheumatologist do anything for my RA and Fibromyalgia? I have RA sero neg. & fibromyalgia. My rheumatologist said there is nothing he can do for me. Why...reactions5replies
Is anyone taking Orencia?...Anyone on Orencia? I have had my second infusion and go back for the third in a week. Just wondering if anyone has had these issues come up? Same night...reactions2replies
You Deserve a Break Today...It has been my experience that humans tend to be harder on themselves than others, to the point that we often become so enveloped in our negativity, we are paralyzed...reactionscomments
Struggling with Brain Fog and Side Effects...At work at the moment, and struggling with brain fog. Any recommendations? Today is the day after taking methotrexate, I have recently had a bad flare and have up'd my...reactions2repliesTreatment
A story about 2 dogs...I have had RA since 2005 but didn't know it. My husband was in a near fatal accident in 2006 and I had my first major flare. I ignored it...reactions1comment
Could this be RA?...I started having severe joint pain and chronic fatigue several months ago. The pain is so severe at times that I can barely walk or sleep. I have hard knots...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
Orencia...I have been on Orencia for three weeks now and it seems I'm in more pain now then ever. I've tried Humira, Enbrel and now this. The only thing that...reactions11repliesTreatment
Dr Decreased Hydroxychloroquine - Pain Worse Than Before Diagnosed - Thoughts?...Hello friends, I was diagnosed in October of 2017 and started on 200 mg hydroxychloroquine then increased to 400 mg. I was having some slight ringing in my ears and...reactionsrepliesTreatment
