Pills, shots, blood tests and special shoes....I have RA and I am thankful for it! This is long, so settle in. Growing up in Northern Wisconsin as part of a lower income family during the time...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Pee Tests...Because I am on Nucynta ER 200mg twice a day and sometimes Norco when nothing I do moves the pain into a manageable zone, my pain management Doctor requires me...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
losing hope and will quickly...i am new to RA. heck, im not even positive its what i have. every symptom points to RA however my lab tests read as though ive never been sick...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Pets and Health...This month we're talking about how pets can affect our RA or how they can help it! If you have a pet, tell us how your pet helps you cope...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Living with RA...Hello I am a 54-year-old female with RA. I was diagnosed when I was 48. My doctor has me on Methotrexate and Xeljanz. Meloxicam and vitamin supplement. I do not...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
It's a small, small world...Have you ever stopped to think how important the notion of smallness is to managing RA? As strange as this may sound I am convinced that remembering to keep it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
probiotics...Anyone have advice on taking probiotics for RA? There are too many different kinds and articles I have read are conflicting. They are expensive too and I wonder if they...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Nerve Pain and Throbbing Hand Pain...I am relatively new (3 months) to this diagnosis and just started methatrexate which doesn't seem to be working so far. My Rheum tells me I have carpel tunnel which...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Isolation...The journey of the lone protagonist, forgotten and consigned to oblivion, is the plot of innumerable movies, dramas, novels, and historical narratives. Something about a single individual, whether stranded and...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Wedding with RA...Hello everyone. I am 40 years old, and have had RA since 2012. The start of my diagnosis was rough, but I am currently on leflunomde and Enbrel and both...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Learning to Speak RA...When you’re diagnosed with RA you become a member of an exclusive club. To quote the iconic comic, Groucho Marx (and others to whom the saying has been attributed), “I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Getting worse and having a hard time dealing...I was diagnosed in may 2013. Every year I'm getting worse. My last VectraD test was 59 and i had to leave my job of 16 years in 2015 to...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
RD...Hi I am a 78-year-old great grandmother. I have fibro, RD, 4 different arthritis', low thyroid and a few others. I suffered with fibro for 25 years and low thyroid...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Year 2007...I never knew I had RA until 2007, I had three people who passed away within a month. I woke up and could not see, it was black, so my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Turmeric...Trying Turmeric for relief of joint inflammation. Has anyone tried it and what did you think?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
I'm a glass half full...I have had my share of defeats and triumphs. 2 kidney transplants with dialysis before during and after. Going on 13 years this March with the 2nd one! So I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diet pop/ artificial sweeteners...I have RA and recently made a decision to quit drinking diet pop and other artificially sweetened drinks. The reason had nothing to do with my RA but after a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Inflammation and joint pain that moves...Hi my name is Sally, I am 60 and live on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. I woke up one day in October with burning, aching and swollen ball of...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
It’s a #SelfCareAware Soiree!...Hello RA Community Members! As you know, the RheumatoidArthritis.net community supports one another in staying healthy and comforting one another when things go awry. Part of coping and staying healthy...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Anyone on this site try vegan or gluten free diet ?...Hello :) I have read the article on here that Angela Lundberg wrote about her vegan diet. It was very interesting. I have been on all kinds of medications for...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesDiet & Nutrition
