Focusing on the Wrong Villain...In a recent op-ed in The Hill, a Washington, DC newspaper, Dr. Lynn Webster, MD, past president of the American Academy of...reactions5comments
Newbie to the RA Group...For years I have suffered with pain and discomfort. Many years ago, I contracted an illness which was diagnosed as “Sweet’s Syndrome”...reactions1comment
Does anyone have problems swallowing?...I am having problems swallowing, it seems more and more. When I have my mouth full and start swallowing I have to...reactions3replies
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in...reactionscomments
The Importance of Hydration...Sometimes I struggle with the fundamentals. I get so involved with the advanced treatments and trying to stay on top of rheumatoid...reactions13comments
What is the best mattress for RA?...I am having issues with my hips and back. I wake up in pain everyday. So, what kind of bed do you...reactions7replies
What exactly is the rheumatoid factor?...I was told over a year ago that on top of OA, I had an extremely high RF. When I finally saw...reactionsrepliesNewly Diagnosed
What med can I expect to start with?...I see advertisements for Humira. Is this commonly what those with rheumatoid arthritis start with?...reactions1replyTreatment
Finding the Holiday Spirit with RA...Sometimes it’s hard to get in the holiday spirit when you’re achy and stiff from rheumatoid arthritis. I admit that this year...reactions1comment
My Kid Had to Cut Up MY Dinner Tonight...It's not the first time it's happened, but the second night in a row, and it's really wearing me down emotionally as...reactions3comments
Kim's Story...I have been diagnosed with RA 8 years ago when I was 40. For years all I could afford was to go...reactions3comments
Anyone have a growing liver adeoma and need biospy?...I did not have this two years ago and have had two MRIs to show growth in the last four months. Now...reactions2replies
The cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis...For 26 years I had RA and was treated with Methotrexate. 4 years ago, I discovered 2 scientific facts. The first was...reactions10comments
RF numbers...Just recently diagnosed. Blood test revealed RF at 114.7. How does this compare to others numbers? All new to me....reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
Diagnosed with RA at 22...Hello everyone, I take solace in all the encouraging words I've read on here. To tell you a little about myself: My...reactions14comments
How to get a diagnosis...My mum had rheumatoid arthritis her mum had rheumatoid arthritis but my doctor said it’s not genetic. A couple of years ago...reactions2comments
How long have you had RA?...I am a 28yr old, newly diagnosed mother of two babies. I've already terrified myself enough reading things online about this horrible...reactions4replies
Beware of Different Drug Laws...About two years ago, Toyota made headlines by appointing its first foreigner to an executive position. Even more impressive, the American, Julie...reactions2comments
FeaturedHow long did it take you to get a diagnosis?...Share your thoughts and tell us: how long did it take you to get an RA diagnosis?...reactions168repliesNewly Diagnosed
My Journey...I tested positive for RA in 2014, but wasn't diagnosed until 2015. It was mild at first, except I was fighting subacute...reactions1comment
