Has anyone experience increased pain before signs of improvement?...When starting treatment with Biologics, is it common to experience increased pain/flaring before any sign of improvement in pain symptoms?...reactions3replies
Why I Became a Pain Relief Trailblazer and Why You Should Too...Pain is one of the most fascinating, frustrating and excruciating life experiences we all get to have. It is a universal experience, yet so individual in its presentation that it...reactions1comment
Inspired to Inspire...I was diagnosed 16 years ago with RA and more recently with fine tissue non-diabetic neuropathy. I had just gotten over a virus backed immediately by the flu and one...reactionscomments
Can shingles cross-wire your nerve pathways?...Diagnosed Sept 1/17 with the right side of my face and top scalp involvement. Yesterday, I put a Sistane Ultra drop in my right eye expecting cool soothing. Suddenly I...reactions3replies
I keep thinking I'm making it up...I have sero-negative RA. I have had symptoms since I was a teen, at least as far as I can remember, and I have always just put up with it...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
The Eyes Have It...This video, offers some strategies to those of us living with RA, for taking care of our eyes all year around - not just in the summer!...reactionscomments
Simponi without Methotrexate vs Humira or Enbrel...Hello all, My 80 year old father was diagnosed a few months ago with seronegative RA. He was on Leflunomide with prednisone for a few months. He had tremendous improvement...reactions2repliesTreatment
Do I have RA or fibromyalgia?...I was diagnosed with RA 7years ago. I have seen two other doctors during that time but mostly the original doctor. Lots of meds, lots of flares, lots of surgeries...reactions4replies
Do insurance companies consider RA as a pre-existing condition?...Do insurance companies consider RA as a pre-existing condition?...reactions2replies
Seeing the Basket as Half Folded...Living with a chronic disease like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make it challenging to feel like a productive person. The inflammation this disease causes can decrease range of motion, making...reactions3comments
Why do I have jaw pain after mouth surgery?...Removal of front tooth and extensive bone surgery. I now have constant discomfort in jaw....reactions1reply
Let's Get Real...So how do we deal with the day to day realities of RA? First of all we need to be honest about every aspect of this chronic disease. By that...reactionscomments
Attitude Makes a Difference...In previous articles, I’ve written about finding a good doctor and firing bad ones. But another important part of my experience with good clinical support focuses on the staff at...reactions2comments
Need info on different meds for RA...I've have been diagnosed with RA for 4 years now. My knees have always been hurting and wrapped since I was in 2nd grade. Last month I've had a bad...reactions1comment
A Message of Hope...I wanted to post this here, because I think it may help someone with RA who hasn't yet lost all hope to the disease. I very rarely read stories about...reactions3comments
Getting a diganosis...July 28, 2017... Day 1 (that I can pinpoint) My left hand started hurting. Two days later, three fingers on my right hand were sore, swollen, and stiff. A week...reactions1comment
Do I have RA or neuropathy?...I was diagnosed with severe Seropositive RA. The past 2 weeks I have had multiple flare ups. Symptoms are numb hands they feel as though they are on fire. It...reactions3replies
Why do I have depression?...I feel like a lost cause. My RA doctor put me on hydroxychloroquin. It made me itch so bad that I actually had scabs from scratching. So I had to...reactions8replies
Are compression socks good or bad for RA?...I have RA and it has hit my knees and feet the most. I usally have swollen ankles and feet. Brought up to Dr. and specialist no concern. Tried alot...reactions5replies
