At age 47, I had a Stroke, and I was Diagnosed with APS, Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome....My mother passed RA down to me. My RA started with my hands being swollen and sore. I have had Migraines all my life. Luckily my Neurologist was able to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisProgressionSymptoms
Community Perspectives: Strange and Unexplained Symptoms...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex condition with many different signs and symptoms. Sometimes, the experience of a new or unexpected RA symptom can be scary, confusing, or upsetting. Some... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Tips for Managing Bad Days as a Parent...There is a little bit of difficulty when tackling a topic such as managing bad days when you are a parent. Because in all reality, at the end of the... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Active yesterdayPets...I had a huge GSD, maybe, actually, a Shiloh Shepherd…dunno. He always when I was feeling badly and…he would respond. Dingo would lay against the area of my body that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 replies
Active 2 days agoR.A. Without Medication…….Anyone else?...So imagine having R.A. with all the pain, fatigue, and deformities without the use of ANY biologics or medication! That’s the boat I’ve been in since my diagnosis in 1995...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesAwarenessCopingBiologic Medication
Active 6 days agoOrencia Study...Has anyone else read anything about the Orencia study that shows it almost completely getting rid of RA? I have attached the link. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thank you. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/rheumatoid-arthritis-can-be-prevented-study-shows/ar-BB1ieGvK?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Sensitivity to chlorine in shower...Has anyone else had sensitivity to chlorine in their shower? I'm wondering if it's just me, since my husband seems to be just fine. I have super dry skin and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSymptoms
Limp...In 1961, I maybe 18 months old. After spending the day at the beach, my mom noticed I was limping. My pediatrician diagnosed me with JRA and told my mom...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
RA Beginning: Pain With Slightest Movement...Extreme pain with every movement of my body started me on my RA journey. I absolutely dreaded waking up in the morning because I knew the pain I was going... By CommunityMembere52bd21 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I had no idea it was osteo arthritis let alone RA...My fingers started throbbing all of a sudden I made an appointment thinking it was typing all day for several years. an xray showed arthritis. So he did blood draw...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosis
RA & Osteoporosis ...My RA continues to make it difficult and painful. And then I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis 2 weeks ago after a body scan. Both are throughout my body. Deformity is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesVenting
Sudden onset...The morning after I had injured my knee, I woke up -- unable to get out of bed. I felt sharp pain throughout my body - like pieces of glass... By NY Person1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Flare due to missing infusion ...Had to miss my infusion three weeks ago due to a uti, this seems to be happening frequently I end up in flare my hands won’t work swell, joints hurt...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Early symptoms...I experienced severe pain in the right eye. It was sensitive to light and the pain was 12+. I was prescribed medication for the eye. I traveled and within days...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
I need an elbow replacement but scared because only a handful of doctors that does the procedure. ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSurgery
Electric shock...I woke up in the middle of the night to unbelievable pain and burning in hands and wrists also in my ankles to my feet. They were burning and I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
My First Symptom...As a teenager, my skin hurt. No one in my family or their friends had ever heard of this. Of course, this was in the 1970's. Everyone, including my doctor... By Gramabizy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Active 2 days agoSmoking with RA...Just curious if there are any RA folks that are cigarette smokers? I'm curious because after extensive research it seems that smoking will increase chances of getting RA, but once...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Newly diagnosed, afraid of meds, but cortisone shots helped...Going to give some details and backstory so you know where I'm at prior to the questions I have: I'm 37 and just got diagnosed with RA, but I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSide Effects
Active todaySkin hair and nail issues ...Has or does anyone have RA related skin, hair and/or nail issues? My only meds are hydroxychloroquine, Tylenol as needed, motrin as needed and prednisone for 3 to 5 days...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesSymptoms
