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
Weasel Words...I believe the two most disheartening words you can hear from a doctor are “chronic pain.” As in “You have chronic pain.”...reactions16comments
Surgery Tips - Part 3: How to Handle Surgery like a Champ...Surgery is never comfortable but with these three tips you can make is a bit more pleasant. Here are some tips about...reactionscomments
Life is short RA...I am a six-two female. I worked 30years in local hospital. I really miss not working. I went out in 2004 due...reactionscomments
Surgery Tips - Part 1: The Need for Surgery...Surgery isn't a common treatment for RA, but sometimes it is necessary. Watch this video to find out when and why to...reactionscomments
Are stress fractures in the feet common with RA?...I was diagnosed with RA earlier this year and have now had 2 bouts with stress fractures in my foot. Is this...reactions2replies
25, freshly diagnosed abroad...Hello everyone. Call my Tay. I've been diagnosed for just over a month. I currently live in Japan and as kind and...reactions1reply
New and Lost...Hi I'm hoping to find some guidance or at least direction as to what I'm looking at. Yesterday I found out through...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Why are my blood tests negative for the rheumatoid factor?...I am almost certain I have RA. My mother and grandmother had it and I have all the symptoms, although it started...reactions6replies
Beware the Dignity Police...I am sweating as I grip my walker and lift my feet to propel myself down the long hall when one of...reactions2comments
Triggers, Schmiggers...I’ve had a good day. I’ve run errands, maneuvering miles through heavy traffic to the bank, to the grocery store, and back...reactions1comment
