My legs feel heavy at night when I wake up and takes awhile before I can move them what can I do ...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Please help identify my symptoms as I am really confused with the mixed signals...Hi all, I am new to the forum and I am confused what this pain in my finger joints could be. Here is my brief profile: I am a 39...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisAwareness
Breast cancer reconstruction with RA...Hi, I've diagnosed DCIS which is breast precancer. I've have RA for 13 years and I am on Benepali(Enbrel) for 8 years. Since I had a child, benepali has been...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Have you experienced any of these symptoms?...It started with extreme stiffness in the legs, especially the knees. I could not climb one step, I had no balance from so much stiffness. Then it exploded on my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Post Covid RA...There has been some discussion about whether people who take DMARDS or biologic have protection from post covid effects. One doctor who works with Long Covid patients noticed that there...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiologic MedicationComorbidities
Gut/GI-possible RA connection?...Hello, I was diagnosed with RA in 2022. I have had major gut issues two years prior to and since developing RA. My symptoms are pain, gastroparesis, weight loss, constipation...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
The RA Fun Never Stops? Here We Go Again......Well, here we are again, on the roller coaster. Now, I know what you are thinking... "Who doesn’t love a roller coaster?" Well, I don’t. Real ones and emotional ones...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Biological Medications...I take ENBEL 50mg SURE-CLICE Once a wk. The question was asked: Do I take PREDNISONE? I take Prednisone for FLARE UPS w/My RA and/or w/My Lungs; rather it be...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Mysterious symptoms doctors do not know what this is...Hello everyone, I'm in a big problem, I have some mysterious neurological symptoms, and the neurologists in Serbia won't examine me because my MRI is clean and they think that...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosis
Long term health issues from Meds...Hi, 64 yr old female, diagnosed with RAN@ 38 yrs old. I have gone in and out of flares all this time. I have had long term use of Biologics...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsDepression
Muscle weakness...My 24 year old daughter has seronegative Ra and has always taken humira. About a week and a half ago she started having really bad muscle weakness in her back...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
A Weighted Blanket is an RA Must-Have...I have a dear friend whose love language translates to mysterious Amazon packages showing up at my doorstep. Sometimes the items are funny, such as a bizarre pair of lobster...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Help determine the diagnosis...Hi. My English may not be perfect since I am not a native speaker, but I hope for your help and advice.... In 2017, when I was 14 years old...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisSeronegative RA
Why I Look Forward to Infusion Day...I recently had an infusion, something that happens 4 times a year for me. As I was getting settled in my chair, I realized I was happy to be there...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Hearing Problems...I've noticed in the last 2 1/2 months I'm having issues hearing. My right ear is worse. I contacted my primary care doctor and was advised to use drops. They...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesProgression
The Flu and RA symptoms...I have had RA for 4 years now. It’s been a roller coaster ride trying different things to manage it.ive been in the middle of a bad flare when last...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsCoping
FeaturedDo you drink alcohol with your RA?...Just wondering, as I gave up drinking a while ago because it made my RA go bonkers for a week after and combined with my medicines, it was like one...Reactions0reactionsComments94 replies
First Forum - A couple of questions...Hi Everyone, I never considered a forum until a friend recommended and after browsing, grateful to know there are others to talk with and share questions after several years of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Best Biologic for RA...Hi everyone out there that is suffering from very bad rheumatoid arthritis. I would like some suggestions on some Biologics I’ve been on a few but ever since I suffered...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBiologic Medication
My Journey With Community Acupuncture and RA...Since my diagnosis over 19 years ago, I have implemented a holistic approach in treating my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I use of combination of Western medication, dietary changes, exercise, physical therapy...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
