Arthritis and Liposuction...Hi all, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis about a year ago. I need the fat removed from the hips and thighs to lighten the weight on my arthritic hips...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
Migraine Headaches...Does anyone have increased migraines when having a flare?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Blood test to verify RA diagnosis?...Hi~my rheumatologist ordered a Nucleated RBC blood test that was elevated. I was diagnosed with RA 17 years ago and had given up on rheumatologists until an endocrinologist insisted I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
What I wish people knew and could understand...I have had RA for 13 years, probably 5 more before I was diagnosed. When you ask me if I can go all day shopping with you next Saturday, and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
So This Happened...I was diagnosed almost 3 years ago with RA/RD, started with the morning stiffness then the bottoms of my feet felt like someone had beat them with a bat. As...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA and all that means...I was diagnosed in 1986 at the age of 37. I knew absolutely nothing about this disease and didn't know anyone with RA. I began my journey into the world...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Am Totally Embarrassed.........Last year it was so easy to get up from a sitting to a standing position. Now it has been almost a year and it is becoming increasingly difficult to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Where Would I Be Without Self-Advocacy?...I’m riding a crowded train home from work and a woman behind me sets her bag on my head. I’m sitting in my wheelchair, so I guess it makes sense...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Will I ever be pain-free...I'm newly diagnosed and approaching my 3 month mark of Enbrel. My symptoms have improved to some extent, but not completely. My doctor suggested adding methotrexate, but I wanted to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Diets...Do most like the gluten free diet or Mediterranean diet for RA. I don't know which one is best. Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Unusual Symptoms...Anyone else experience mild kidney pain, on and off heart palpitations and skin rashes? I'm 3 years in and have never had these issues and wondering if my medication is...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Hello...I am new here and well here is my story/complaints. My family physician noticed some swelling around my joints and did a blood test for ra factor which came back...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
The Judgement...Since my diagnosis a year ago, I applied for a disability parking pass as my knees are affected by RD and I have difficulties walking. The purpose of the disability...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Newbie Question...I woke up one morning and it seemed like every joint in my body ached-it was even difficult to walk. Also had night sweats but no fever. This lasted a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is it RA or Peripheral Spondylitis?...Anyone ever heard of Peripheral Spondylitis? I have been doing a ton of reading after my doc mentioned it and am trying to find others who have heard of the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Better Safe than Sorry...Seeing your doctor when you start with a "routine" illness is the sensible and safe way to go....here is why....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
23 yrs old, newly diagnosed, seeking words of encouragement...As the title says! My name is Lauryl and I was diagnosed with RA in Feb of this year. Since then, I've been put on 10mg Methotrexate and then 15mg...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Frustrated...can't take prednisone...My rheumatologist started me on a low dose prednisone daily. I have been taking it for about two weeks when I started having some side effects. I called my rheumys...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Newly diagnosed Polyarthritis...Does anyone here suffer from Polyarthritis? I had blood work done and x-rays were ordered for my hands and knees to determine if I have RA. My pain differs from...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can RA cause deafness?...I've diagnosed with Ra about 3 years ago. It's getting worse every year. Almost all of my joints are affected. I don't know what should I do. On top of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
