Multiple Problems Making Diagnosis (and Life) Difficult...I was diagnosed six years ago with no less than nine autoimmune disorders, the most serious of which are RA, limited systemic sclerosis, Sjögren syndrome, and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. My...reactions2repliesCoping
Happy Mother's Day! ...Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there who not only manage a life with RA, but are also pouring into their children's lives. Despite the challenges you...reactionsreplies
Progression of RA...I was diagnosed a couple of yrs ago, but im sure it started a couple of yrs before diagnoses!! Started in my thumbs where it felt like my ligaments and...reactions3repliesCoping
Rheumatologist or PCP...I am just wondering if most of you rely only on your rheumatologist or if you also get help from a pcp. Sometimes it takes weeks or even months to...reactions5replies
My Time is Valuable: Or, How to Talk About Being Immunocompromised...Now more than ever, my time is both limited and valuable. Sometimes, though, my time — because I have RA — clashes with normal conceptions of time in our society...reactions4comments
RA Pain: Ice Versus Heat...For as long as I can remember, I've found that non-medicinal methods of managing my RA have been just as important as the medication I take (currently Remicade). I've used...reactions11comments
is the BP side effects of Arthritis Medicine ? ...My Mother is 70 years old and she is taking medicine of arthrithis from 12 years. Now she got BP. She is also taking medicine of BP. is the BP...reactions7replies
Losing Job ...I was forced to resign or be terminated from my 30 year career 6 days after applying for intermittent FMLA. The volume of work was impossible for even a healthy...reactions6repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
look for information on medications that insurance company's recommend...I am 81 years old and have been under Doctors care for RA 30plus years. And finding all medications are now so expensive that they are beyond budget. last medications...reactions1replyBiologic MedicationCostInsurance & Disability
Osteoporosis Diagnosis...Hello I'm a general Internist who is working with a mobile medicine company seeing patients at Assisted Living and Memory Care Units and such. My question is regarding Peripheral DXA...reactions2replies
Rheumatology Subcutaneous SclerEdema Mucinosis ...I'm looking for a forum on Rheumatology. Is there one similar to this forum? I have SclerEdema (not scleroderma) with Mucinosis, visible only by subdermal biopsy, no indication on epidermis...reactions7repliesTreatmentSymptoms
Emotional Support Animals and RA...I am the proud kitty mom to my emotional support animal (ESA), Hamlin. Living with a chronic medical condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has impacted my overall mental health. The...reactions1comment
Stages Of Grief - Saying Goodbye To Who I Used To Be...The concept of "stages of grief" goes back to the late 60's and the psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross who wrote about them in her book On Death And Dying. She stated...reactions8comments
Early Stage RA medicine transitioning ...I was diagnosed with RA about 5 months ago when I went if for what I thought was a broken pinky. Bones were fine and MD tested for RA. I...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
Sun sensitivity and RA meds: Experiences, Suggestions......Has anyone ever struggled with sun sensitivity after starting RA medication? Share some tips and experiences. As it starts to get warmer out we could all practice some good sun...reactions2repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
Arthritis Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway...UPDATE: The Arthritis Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, we're honoring our wonderful community during...reactions26comments
Does Ice or hear help ...I’m very newly diagnosed. I have so many questions, but I guess, my first question is. Does ice or heat help manage the pain or swelling...reactions3repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
Sun exposure and methotrexate...Hi, i have been on methotrexate for 2 months now. I usually take my weekly dose at night. The other that i forgot and took it a noon then went...reactions17replies
Arthritis Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway: Caption This Picture ...**The giveaway is now closed, but members can continue to share a caption for the picture in the comments below!**...reactions356repliesAwareness
