Can RA affect the jaw?...I've been experiencing jaw pain for a few weeks off and on. I've ruled out problems with my teeth and gums. The pain seems to be closer to my ear...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Does anyone have periodontal disease?...I'm tired of visiting my dentist! To be honest I don't have any teeth free of fillings or aponeurosis. The frequency of these happening is traumatic, every three months! I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Vacation, All I Ever Wanted...Open country roads, Main Street, little cabins on the lake, fresh air (except for the stinky turkey farms), miles of green fields for as far as you can see...no, this...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Yet another syndrome or disease related to RA......It's painful to use my hands now, even more than usual. My fingers get tingly and numb. I went to an orthopedic doctor to see if my shoulder pain could...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Medical cannabis to treat Osteoarthritis...When I was 9, I started developing pain in my right toe. I went to my GP, and on diagnosis, he confirmed that I have got arthritis. I was shocked...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Day by day, step by limping step...I was first diagnosed in 2013, after visiting an orthopedist for wrist pain. I worked in a surgery center at the time, so was familiar with the doctor and trusted...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Has anyone else changed treatments from Meloxicam?...I have been taking Meloxicam for OA for five years, but after 3 yrs was diagnosed with RA and now take Methotrexate. Had to stop taking Meloxicam because of blood...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Weasel Words...I believe the two most disheartening words you can hear from a doctor are “chronic pain.” As in “You have chronic pain.” Or worse, “You just have chronic pain.” This...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Surgery Tips - Part 3: How to Handle Surgery like a Champ...Surgery is never comfortable but with these three tips you can make is a bit more pleasant. Here are some tips about what to bring to the hospital, (and what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life is short RA...I am a six-two female. I worked 30years in local hospital. I really miss not working. I went out in 2004 due to asthma. I had mold exposure and I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Surgery Tips - Part 1: The Need for Surgery...Surgery isn't a common treatment for RA, but sometimes it is necessary. Watch this video to find out when and why to consider surgery for your RA. Check out Kat's...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are stress fractures in the feet common with RA?...I was diagnosed with RA earlier this year and have now had 2 bouts with stress fractures in my foot. Is this common with RA?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
25, freshly diagnosed abroad...Hello everyone. Call my Tay. I've been diagnosed for just over a month. I currently live in Japan and as kind and awesome as my doctor is, she cannot quite...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
New and Lost...Hi I'm hoping to find some guidance or at least direction as to what I'm looking at. Yesterday I found out through a blood panel that I had drawn (for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Why are my blood tests negative for the rheumatoid factor?...I am almost certain I have RA. My mother and grandmother had it and I have all the symptoms, although it started at a younger age for me. But my...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Beware the Dignity Police...I am sweating as I grip my walker and lift my feet to propel myself down the long hall when one of the rehabilitation facility administrators rushes up. She’s trying...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Triggers, Schmiggers...I’ve had a good day. I’ve run errands, maneuvering miles through heavy traffic to the bank, to the grocery store, and back home to put everything away; then Mom’s hair...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
