Should we put off starting Methotrexate?...My husband is 39 and was diagnosed with RA about 5 months ago. He was told that he should start methotrexate immediately and get a shot once a week. We...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Opting not to treat...Good morning....just wondering if any others diagnosed with RA are choosing NOT to treat. I was diagnosed 6 yrs ago and have been on multiple biologics....started with DMARDS as is...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Elevated RA Factor....what happens next??...I am new here and must say I am glad to have found this site! I have been feeling unwell for a long time and recently expressed to my DR...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
RA: Not Just Joints or Bones But So Much More...The Rheumatoid Arthritis In America 2017 online survey gathered insights from over 3,000 individuals currently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). For most people RA means stiff, painful joints in different parts...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Will I Walk Again?...This is Valerie, 53 year old with JRA, diagnosed at age 2. I have an update. At the end of April I fell and broke my left femur. Three months...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pregnancy & Parenting With Arthritis – An Interview with Laurie Proulx...At the age of fourteen, Laurie Proulx first started showing signs of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (which is now called Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis). Today, Laurie is the mother of two children...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Kevzara (sarilumab)...Kevzara (sarilumab) is an injectable prescription treatment for adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have not had a good response to at least one other disease-modifying...
Right from the RA trenches...What happens when your pain from rheumatoid disease gets too big to handle? What can you do when your go-to tools, such as heat/ice; distraction; meditation; CBT; gentle exercise; various...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Can my Dr. take away my meds because I can't pay the balance off in full?...Can my Dr. take away my meds because I can't pay the balance off in full? My Dr. Just stopped filling my meds because I owe him money, I always...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Acupuncture anyone?...Has anyone used acupuncture for pain treatment for RA? Did anything strange happen? I don't want to shape your answers, just looking to see if anybody had any adverse reactions?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Car Shopping Tips...This video offers some items for consideration when shopping for a car....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping it safe with RA....Lately while reading postings on the RheumatoidArthritis.net web site and their Facebook pages I had a thought of concern. I read some stories of how many people, because of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A hostile takeover?...A bright yellow gym bag sits open, ready to be filled for the trip to the YMCA. The running shoes are clean, free from the mud of their last outing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not the right Rheumatologist for me...How many times did you change your Rheumatologist? I'm about 6 months into RA and finally saw my first Rheumatologist in July, after waiting 2 months. I wasn't entirely comfortable...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
What can they do for me in the ER?...Recently I went to urgent care for a bad pain in my left hip. I figured they really couldn't do much, maybe a pain shot but at that point I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Pain in the rear!...I was diagnosed with RA several years ago and have been on MTX for about 8-9 months but July/Aug/Sep always seems to be flare time. Has anyone experienced severe pain...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Is my itchy skin related to methotrexate?...I have been on methotrexate for 3 months, then off for 1, now back on for 4 weeks. Only a higher dose. I woke up last night. Itching my neck...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Young, Swollen, and in Construction...I was very recently diagnosed with RA at the age of 21. It is a diagnosis that is very bittersweet. It is sweet in the fact that I know what...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Battling the Summer Heat With RA...The dog days of summer are upon us. The heat and humidity that come along with these sweltering days can be difficult to deal with, even for the healthiest among...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
