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
Anyone know if there is a rheumatologist who has the condition?...I know it's an odd question BUT I would love to know and love to have such a provider. Sometimes I just...reactions1reply
Infusions...I am new to infusions. I began August 9th with Simponi Aria. I have had the very first infusion and I was...reactions1replyTreatment
What's next after an elevated RA Factor?...Waiting on referral to Rheumatologist....anxious and scared.... what if it is RA? My PCP did a lot of blood work at the...reactions5replies
Should we put off starting Methotrexate?...My husband is 39 and was diagnosed with RA about 5 months ago. He was told that he should start methotrexate immediately...reactions3replies
Opting not to treat...Good morning....just wondering if any others diagnosed with RA are choosing NOT to treat. I was diagnosed 6 yrs ago and have...reactions3repliesTreatment
Elevated RA Factor....what happens next??...I am new here and must say I am glad to have found this site! I have been feeling unwell for a...reactions6repliesNewly Diagnosed
