RA and all that means...I was diagnosed in 1986 at the age of 37. I knew absolutely nothing about this disease and didn't know anyone with...reactions2comments
I Am Totally Embarrassed.........Last year it was so easy to get up from a sitting to a standing position. Now it has been almost a...reactions4comments
Where Would I Be Without Self-Advocacy?...I’m riding a crowded train home from work and a woman behind me sets her bag on my head. I’m sitting in...reactions5comments
Will I ever be pain-free...I'm newly diagnosed and approaching my 3 month mark of Enbrel. My symptoms have improved to some extent, but not completely. My...reactions1replySymptoms
Diets...Do most like the gluten free diet or Mediterranean diet for RA. I don't know which one is best. Thanks...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
Unusual Symptoms...Anyone else experience mild kidney pain, on and off heart palpitations and skin rashes? I'm 3 years in and have never had...reactions3replies
Hello...I am new here and well here is my story/complaints. My family physician noticed some swelling around my joints and did a...reactions1replyTreatment
The Judgement...Since my diagnosis a year ago, I applied for a disability parking pass as my knees are affected by RD and I...reactions10comments
Newbie Question...I woke up one morning and it seemed like every joint in my body ached-it was even difficult to walk. Also had...reactionscomments
Is it RA or Peripheral Spondylitis?...Anyone ever heard of Peripheral Spondylitis? I have been doing a ton of reading after my doc mentioned it and am trying...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Better Safe than Sorry...Seeing your doctor when you start with a "routine" illness is the sensible and safe way to go....here is why....reactions1comment
23 yrs old, newly diagnosed, seeking words of encouragement...As the title says! My name is Lauryl and I was diagnosed with RA in Feb of this year. Since then, I've...reactions14replies
Frustrated...can't take prednisone...My rheumatologist started me on a low dose prednisone daily. I have been taking it for about two weeks when I started...reactions3replies
Newly diagnosed Polyarthritis...Does anyone here suffer from Polyarthritis? I had blood work done and x-rays were ordered for my hands and knees to determine...reactionscomments
Can RA cause deafness?...I've diagnosed with Ra about 3 years ago. It's getting worse every year. Almost all of my joints are affected. I don't...reactions1reply
Coping With It...I turned off the dryer and reached in, burying my hands in the deep-heated load of towels that had just finished the...reactions4comments
The Importance of Oral Health...Did you know that oral health and rheumatoid arthritis have the common link of inflammation? Recent research has found that people with...reactions7comments
Hi I'm new...Hi I’m new too I just got diagnosed with RA May 3rd 2017 my RA Doctor started me on Methotrexate 2.5 mg...reactions4repliesExercise
RA and FIBROMYALGIA...Hello my story is pretty much scary. I work in the medical field and suddenly my life went down hill. It started...reactions4comments
Doctor Struggle...So I am in a rural area where access to a Rheumatologist is limited (he is 1 of 2 and the only...reactions5comments
