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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions5replies
Does anyone else have stomach and digestive issues?...I've had bloating, gas, frequent bowel movements and or diarrhea off and on for a while....reactions2replies
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Things I Don’t Want to Hear...People mean well. I will start off by acknowledging this fact. But nevertheless, there are things I still don’t want to hear...reactions2comments
Has anyone experience joint locking?...One of my finger joints has started to lock up can this be reversed?...reactions3replies
Do I need a rheumatologist to treat me, or just a general practitioner?...All rheumatologist near me are booked for 6 months or more....reactions4replies
How common is lower back pain?...I'm sero-positive diagnosed Jan this year. On 15mg Methotrexate subculture weekly. Worked well until pharmacy filled Rx with drug from different company...reactions3replies
Why is prednisone not helping anymore?...I'm getting worried, my rheumatologist took me off my Orencia about 8 weeks ago to start on Xeljanz, we'll I just got...reactions1reply
Tendon Nodules as first symptom?...Was anyone's first sign/symptom within the tendons? I seemly overnight developed trigger finger and thumb pain with a nodule at the thumb...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
FeaturedPain and RA...What do you do to manage your RA pain and what can you share with others?...reactions82replies
RA POSITIVE, rest of blood work normal, no diagnosis...Hoping for answers... My story began just a few months ago. I woke up one morning with my right big toe kinked...reactions2comments
How did your RA start?...Hello all! I have not yet been diagnosed with RA. However, I have not felt great for about 2 years. The fatigue...reactions5replies
Changing the bed sheets...Right now I’m wracking my (went on vacation without telling me) brain in trying to figure out an easier way to change...reactions8repliesExercise
