Essential oils and RA...I have been struggling with RA for several years and I have tried many things. I find that tumeric helps but in the last several months I have started taking...reactions10replies
blood tests didn't show that i had RA........It wasn't until I had the Olecranon bursa removed from my left elbow and they did a biopsy of it that the histology showed that without a doubt I have...reactions4comments
Fitness for Fatigue...We’ve all heard it over and over (and over and over) again: it’s so important for people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to exercise. Physical fitness can be extremely useful...reactions9comments
Leflunomide yes or no...Hi, new to RA and new to this site. Dr. started me on hydroxychloroquine but got hives after a week. I can't take any NSAIDs, or prednisone because I am...reactions3repliesTreatment
Hi, How Are You?...This greeting has become so commonplace in our day-to-day interactions that somehow it has lost its true meaning. That is, to actually inquire how a person is doing. I know...reactions3comments
I can't walk today...Background: Male 24. 155lbs. About four years ago, I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my hips and my cartilages were getting thinner. I had constant pain each time I sat...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Tony's Diagnosis...Following a sudden onset, disabling rib and back caused by a bacterial infection I started having severe wrist pain in my right wrist. Followed by the left wrist then both...reactions9comments
ACCP & RA F Positive...Hello there, Am new to this RA community website. Thanks for all the information and your experiences; you all are sharing. I have been having shoulder pain (unable to lift...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Does homeopathic medicine work in RA?...I have been using homeopathic medicine for 2 months and result is not coming.... Doctor said, it will slow.. Please suggest....reactions6replies
RA, Fibromyalgia, & Teaching P.E....Hello all, my story is simple: get up in the morning, try to get to the gym for workout, get coffee, get to school, set up equipment for lessons, teach...reactions1comment
Thanks to the Flare Ups...Around 2008, I think everything you can imagine showed up for me in my health. I thought I was fairly healthy. I began to notice a lot of pain, stiffness...reactions3comments
You have all the signs of an alcoholic!...I've been drinking since I was 15/16, beer with my dad. One here and there. Then in high school a few after work with my friends. Switched to Jack and...reactions9comments
Reading Resolution...As I’ve mentioned before, I dislike New Year’s resolutions. They’ve always struck me as another mental self-beating-in-the-making when I can’t live up to them. But I’ve been thinking about it...reactions9comments
shoulder discomfort: are my arms attached?...I know this forum isn't very active, but I'm hoping someone else can help me find the words to describe what I'm feeling. 45, Caucasian female. Seronegative RA diagnosis several...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Getting humble and gadgets......I used to make fun of gadgets. You know, the 'every kitchen, bathroom, bedroom needs this, makes a great gift, the current trend of wedding gifts, two for one price'...you...reactions6comments
Dog with RA...Hello everyone. My dog, Khloe, has recently been diagnosed with RA. She hasn’t been able to walk for over a year now. I wonder if anyone out there has any...reactions1reply
New and Overwhelmed...I'm just not sure where to start. About a month ago, right after coming home from vacation, I had 2 nights (starting around 2 am each night) of EXCRUCIATING pain...reactions1reply
How To Create SMART Exercise Goals in 2018...The New Year is a time filled with promise and hope. It's also a time for reflection, thinking about the year that has passed, celebrating your achievements and switching gears...reactions1comment
How can I reduce tingling and numbness in hands?...I often wake up with my hands tingling and numb.. and then spend alot of the next day with odd feeling hands.. is this something others deal with? Any suggestions...reactions6replies
