What degree of RA do I have?...I was diagnosed with RA in late March/early April this year. My RF was 33 and my sed rate was 40. Can...reactions2replies
Your first symptoms...I'm wondering if some of you could post your first symptoms that led to your diagnosis and how you were diagnosed please...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
morning pain almost gone by evening...I don't know if this is RA, fibromyalgiaor PMR but in the morning I am so stiff and sore I can barely...reactions1reply
What are the different stages of RA?...My rheumy keeps telling me I have early RA, but based upon the results of my MRI's it appears as if the...reactions3replies
RA Tag-alongs...The truth is, there isn't really an organ or system of our bodies that are not potentially affected by RA. Why is...reactions6comments
Flying with RA...I will be flying to see my daughter in a couple of days. I know walking through the airport will be difficult...reactions5replies
Summer Strategies...We all need some tips for managing our RA during the summer heat - Here a few that might help you have...reactionscomments
Actemera...Good morning! I've been seeing a lot of ads lately for legal help if you've taken Actemera and suffered adverse reactions. I...reactions3repliesTreatment
Is severe headache and dizziness normal?...hi I've just started on leflunomide on Friday. Since 6am this morning I've had a severe headache and dizziness is this normal?...reactions1reply
A Home of My Own...A few months ago I daydreamed what it would be like to live in a place adapted to my rheumatoid arthritis and...reactions3comments
Does RA medications cause hair loss?...Hi! I was on Plaquenil for 8 weeks and I lost a good amount of my hair. Once I stopped it, the...reactions2replies
Can RA affect the jaw?...I've been experiencing jaw pain for a few weeks off and on. I've ruled out problems with my teeth and gums. The...reactions1replySymptoms
Does anyone have periodontal disease?...I'm tired of visiting my dentist! To be honest I don't have any teeth free of fillings or aponeurosis. The frequency of...reactions4replies
Vacation, All I Ever Wanted...Open country roads, Main Street, little cabins on the lake, fresh air (except for the stinky turkey farms), miles of green fields...reactions8comments
Yet another syndrome or disease related to RA......It's painful to use my hands now, even more than usual. My fingers get tingly and numb. I went to an orthopedic...reactions6replies
Medical cannabis to treat Osteoarthritis...When I was 9, I started developing pain in my right toe. I went to my GP, and on diagnosis, he confirmed...reactions2replies
Day by day, step by limping step...I was first diagnosed in 2013, after visiting an orthopedist for wrist pain. I worked in a surgery center at the time...reactions2comments
Has anyone else changed treatments from Meloxicam?...I have been taking Meloxicam for OA for five years, but after 3 yrs was diagnosed with RA and now take Methotrexate...reactions3replies