Doctor says it's RA ... I am not so sure...I was told four days ago that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am choosing to get a second opinion because I don't...reactions11repliesNewly Diagnosed
Workout difficulties...I used to workout a lot before I was dx with RA. Since the time I was dx several years ago, I...reactions19repliesExercise
#NutritionAndHealth...This month we are talking about how nutrition plays a role in our health. Join the conversation about nutrition and health and...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
Light headed & dizzy...I have had a recent flare up of my symptoms & am also very light headed & dizzy. Is that normal?...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Just diagnosed...Hi. I am a 63 year old female. 2 months ago I started experiencing pain and swelling in my hand. It has...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
My elbow bursitis is making my rheumatoid arthritis worse...I am a young 21 year old trying to get through college but having such a hard time foucusing with my RA...reactions7comments
What's going on...In 2010 I notice these aches and my joints were so bad I couldn't walk I called to my son to help...reactions6comments
"Too young to have RA" he said...I’m 24 years old and have a very aggressive form of RA. I have been fighting symptoms since I was 17 but...reactions8comments
Loosing My Cat...The year was 2008 and I was fortunate to be given this beautiful fluffy Persian cat. She was a beautiful orange and...reactions4comments
Crystal/stone healing-anyone else?...I am a Christian woman who is miserable with her RA. Yes, I see a good rheumy. Yes I take everything she...reactions4replies
A new cancer?...I have had RA since coming off chemotherapy for inflammatory(go figure) breast cancer. I am currently on a biological, nsaids, prednisone vit...reactions2replies
Hand clenching up...Should I be worried?...Hi, I'm new here. I've had JRA since I was 6 years old and was diagnosed with Systemic RA and Lupus at...reactions3repliesSymptoms
My story...In 2002 I started having pain in my shoulder and ankles, so bad I could not stand and walk after sleeping all...reactions2comments
Making The Internet Work For You...The ability to connect with people, information, organizations, etc. online can be one of the most important things you consider while dealing...reactions2comments
Lived with RA as an Athlete since 1983...Hi RA family, I am new on this forum. .I have been living with RA since 1983, most of my adult life...reactions1reply
I'm new...Hello, i'm new to this, but got diagnosed in January this year with osteoarthritis in my spine and hip after suffering since...reactions6replies
Pill Bottles and Counting...My in-laws have RA and I am trying to help them out. They have a lot of pills to put into weekly...reactions1reply
Reality and Appearance...Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis is often a subtle masquerade of appearances: a smile when one is in pain, the forced buoyancy of...reactions9comments
Not sure about RA...In January 2015, I was stricken with a sudden unexplained soreness in all of my joints and most muscles below my shoulders...reactions6comments
Surgery...I don't know how everyone else feels but personally I have to have have complete trust in my surgeon. I was fortunate...reactions3repliesTreatment
