Just Diagnosed at 43...Hello. I was just diagnosed this week with RA. They say it's very early and want me to start Methotrexate. At this...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
I feel my RD getting very much worse, how long before I will need a wheelchair?...I can hardly walk anymore. I feel like I am going to fall and have to have a cart when shopping....reactions1reply
Who has parkinsons disease and RA?...2009 I was diagnosis with Parkinson Disease. In 2011 I was diagnosed with RA, 2012 my husband died after a short illness...reactions1comment
Deb's story...Hello all. My name is Debbie Robinson & I am new to the group. I felt that joining would be valuable, since...reactions5comments
How can I sleep despite pain waking me up?...Pain in Hands, Wrists and hips. Wakes me up hurting every night. I AM on Methotrexate and 800 mg . IBUPROFEN. STILL...reactions1reply
Does anyone else have severe joint pain after your rheumatologist appointments?...By the time I leave the office and start the drive home my joints are aching so badly. I’m new to this...reactions3replies
The Last Days...With a title like “The Last Days” one might wonder if I’m referring to something as monumental as the last days of...reactions6comments
A Tentative Diagnosis, Symptoms, and a 2 Month Wait for the Rheumy...Quick background for the situation. Please bear with me. This post will be a little long due to my history. My name...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
What has been the hardest part of this disease for you?...So, I am approaching my 10 year anniversary (ha, some anniversary) with being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Disease. I was asked by a...reactions11comments
Is there anyone else who is suffering with urticaria and angioedema as well as RA?...I have has an RA diagnosis since 2008. Lately, well for about 2 years now I have been plagued with urticaria and...reactions1reply
2nd knee replacement was tough...I found out I have mild RA and bad osteo 3 years ago. All joints are bone on bone. Last year my...reactions6comments
Anybody else run out of medications to try?...Anybody else run out of medications to try?...reactions2replies
“How are you doing?” Can Be a Complicated Question...A friend asks me “how are you doing” and I freeze. It’s like being stunned with a taser. I just don’t know...reactions10comments
Newly Diagnosed and Unprepared...I was recently diagnosed with RA in March and I when I searched for the symptoms I was experiencing I always disregarded...reactions4comments
My Tip For Achey Joints - Vibration...Have you ever found yourself rubbing your achey joints? Well, you may be on to something. Applying vibration, touch, and pressure are...reactions5comments
Does anyone have R.A & Type 1 diabetes?...Hello! MY name is Kristin and I have R.A and Type 1 Diabetes. I was diagnosed with JRA when I was 18mo...reactions1reply
Invisibility...What invisible aspects of RA would you like others to know about?...reactions29replies
New to the Forum...Hello Everyone, I just registered and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Dan and I've been dealing with RA for about...reactions6replies
Paleo vs. Mediteranean Diet?...I have been struggling with "life changes" since my RA diagnosis over 2 years ago. I have been on a host of...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
So many doctors, so confused. Please help....I usually avoid forums because I have found that strangers are mean on the internet, but I am so frustrated and at...reactions9repliesNewly Diagnosed
