RA affected 2 fingers 12 months ago and stopped...My Dr diagnosed RA 12 months ago affecting the small finger and the one next to it and advised to use a cream to relieve the pain. This occurred rapidly...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
RA and Being Seen: What Does It Mean to You?...What does being ‘seen’ or understood mean to you when it comes to living with RA? Let's talk about it!...reactions7repliesCopingAwareness
Using Truxima, side effects ...I am considering using Truxima. Methotrexate, Leflunomide and Embrel have not worked. Only Ptednisone 7.5mg has helped. Started with Methotrexate, I was losing weight and muscle mass. Stopped after four...reactions5repliesBiologic Medication
Low blood sodium ...Has anyone in this community ever found they have low blood sodium after a blood draw? This is a new symptom for me . Just curious. TY...reactions9replies
Tips for balancing RA and school...I was diagnosed when I was 15 and I’ll be turning 17 soon and heading into a busy year at school. I have surgeries coming up and lots of appointments...reactions2repliesCoping
How many step is reasonable?...I was diagnosed with RA in 2014, pain, finger and toes going wonky etc After a DEXA scan for bone density it shoes that I have osteoperosis in both hips...reactions2repliesExerciseCoping
infusions vs pain management?...thinking about another way of handling RA. don't want to begin infusions... cost is a lot...reactions9repliesBiologic Medication
New diagnosis. My biggest issue is fatigue and brain fog, though I do have some joint pain in hands mostly but it is minimal. Doctor prescribed Methodrexate but im very......I struggle so much with fatigue and brain fog that it has already affected my ability to do my work etc. I don't know if I can justify taking methodrexate...reactions16replies
When It Comes to Our Health, We Deserve Better...I came across something interesting the other day. Dave Ramsey, a Christian writer and finance guru, has this catchphrase: "Better than I deserve." The idea behind it? No matter how...reactions2comments
Diarrhea and methotrexate ...I just started my lose dose med 4 weeks ago and o have lost 14 lbs. I get tired and weak. Is this normal?...reactions5repliesCoping
Does anyone experience painful finger ulcers? I have been taking Erelzi for a few years. ...Finger tip pain...reactions2repliesBrain Fog
I'm suffering badly at work ...My feet are killing after being in steal top work boots all day from the top of my feet to underneath can anyone suggest a good pair of mens saftey...reactions2replies
Do you have very painful neuropathy in your feet & pain in lumbar back and R.A? Over 67yrs with R.A....reactions9replies
Memory Loss...I have, for more than a decade now, been plagued w material memory loss - or so I thought. Over the period I did two deep dives into neuropsychiatry. What’s...reactions7repliesAwareness
RA & Achilles ...Has anyone experienced achilles tendinitis associated with their RA or is it nothing to do with RA?...reactions7repliesSymptoms
About RA and it's symptoms...I diagnosed as RA two times 4-5 year back with pain in multiple joint and fatigue and still have pain nearly all joint and body but RA test is negative...reactions3repliesAwareness
Anyone have any experience with Belbuca (buprenorphine)...A few of our community members were wondering if anyone had experience with this new pain patch and how they felt about it....reactionsreplies
RA or Parvo B19?...Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with RA in 2012 and have been on 20mg of methotrexate (and at times a combo of other meds) since. I spent years with one...reactions13replies
Please teach me about flares...Hello, I am newly diagnosed with sudden onset seronegative RA. I had 44 days of swelling and pain culminating in hospitalization on suspicion something more serious was going on. Many...reactions3repliesFlares & Flare Management
Surgery...I have to get a tendon transfer on my ankle. Have to stop methotrexate and Olumient 14 days b4 and after. I have never stopped my RA meds..how bad will...reactions4replies
