Active 6 days agoWhy is the inflammation also on my face? My eyes are swollen and the whole face is as well ...reactions3replies
Active 7 days agoWhen you feel really good and then all of a sudden it hit the wall, what do you do? Thanks...reactions5replies
Will I be in pain for the rest of my life? Is there any medication that truly works? ...reactions1reply
Starting methotrexate, struggling with symptoms — anyone relate?...Hi everyone, I’m new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I was recently (2 months ago) diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and have started methotrexate (oral) alongside folic acid. I...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Active 7 days agoInfusion treatment ...Just wondering. Sometimes when I get my infusion seems to work fairly well then other times feels like it's not helping at all. Anyone else have this problem. I'm sure...reactions1reply
Active 6 days agoAn update...I had heavy side effects from prednisone, much of it emotional - anger. My RA doc pushed me to use Acthar gel. While she was writing the script on her...reactions1replyAwareness
Sore jaw...I have RA all over my body, but now have been having issues with my jaw, is this related to RA ?...reactions4replies
Mobility aids...I use a cane for balance and support, but my hands absolutely HATE it. Is there a cane where I could support my weight on my elbows/forearms instead of my...reactions2repliesAssistive DevicesTips & Advice
New here...Hi. Just discovered this site, after a long search and seeing many inactive sites Is anyone still posting here?...reactions7replies
Designing a product to help those with arthritis (Design technology A level project)...Hi all, I hope you don't mind me using the forum to ask for advice on my project. I have chosen to focus on arthritis due to many of my...reactionsreplies
Active 6 days agoWhat do others do with the continuous pain with RA...Can anyone help me with advice? I’m in constant pain with my RA in every joint, I also suffer with Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Active 6 days agoDoes RA cause itching...I itch. It doesn't matter what time of year. I itch more at night than during the day.I have several different types of itching. I have aquagenic pruritus. There...reactions6repliesComorbidities
Newly diagnosed by my pcp .Cant see Rhumetologist until October!...I was diagnosed with RA a month ago with Ccp at 250 and rhumetoid factor at 198. I am in excruciating pain and was given Naproxen . I cant do...reactions4replies
Advice for upcoming Dr appointment...About 6 months ago I was diagnosed with RA. At this point it is a very mild case. Mild enough that my doctor and I decide to not start any...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
dry needling...Has anyone here tried dry needling? My PT mentioned it to me to help my muscle tightness and knots in my neck and shoulder blade. I am wondering if anyone...reactions1replyTreatment
What do you do when your pain is intolerable ...Unable to get on top Of pain do you give in and present to ED and what can they do anyway...reactions4repliesCoping
Flare up...Does anyone have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia I'm having a flare up at the moment it's been going on for weeks but I'm not sure which one it is I...reactions2replies