RA in Longer Winters...Never in my life have I experienced the amount of snow that has fallen in Wisconsin this winter, and apparently, this is a warm winter for Wisconsin. Coming from Florida...reactions11comments
Recent diagnosed ...Hi, I’m new to this! Been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Had struggled for over a year with back pain, especially waking me in the night and severe stiffness in...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Why isn’t there a variation of medication to use when you “flare”...reactions1replyFlares & Flare Management
shoulder labrum tears...I was diagnosed with RA in 2016. The last 9 months or so I told my rheumatologist my shoulders are starting to hurt. My left shoulder got really bad. After...reactions1replySymptoms
Unknown diagnosis ...I have been seeing my rheumatologist for 15 months. My symptoms started out as an infection on my big toe. Now my feet burn and feel like someone is stabbing...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedActive yesterdayStress with RA! What do you do to shake it off? ...Stress is a killer, everyone knows that but for people like us with RA, stress is even worse. It can trigger our illnesses and make an already bad situation even...reactions219repliesTips & Advice
When a Fever Amplifies Your RA Symptoms...I am hardly ever a person who gets a fever. To be honest, I can count on one hand the number of fevers I experienced during this past year. And...reactions15comments
The Great Flare Debate...When you explore Dr. Google for general information about rheumatoid arthritis, you will often see references to the term "flare." Many general information websites discuss flares as if patients with...reactions75comments
Efficacy of swimming...Low impact Excellent for the entire body Gets the heart going Increases flexibility establishes a fitness routine Improves Brain function Reduces inflammation Improves sleep Reduces stress Helps set goals Offers...reactions3repliesExercise
RA and gluten...Hello, I'm having big flare up at the moment with RA and was wondering if a gluten free diet might help? I read a few things about gluten not being...reactions15repliesFlares & Flare Management
Flying to Nowhere...There is a sort of sadness one feels when you are doing something for the last time. A sadness so often lacking because we often don’t recognize the last. There...reactions16comments
Skin Issues...Have RA for 25 years now. I take methotrexate and simponi infusions. Blood work has been good. Has anyone had skin issues with the RA? I seem to get a...reactions13repliesSymptoms
how this seem to you?...hi, 50 year old male . what can cause severe musle and joint pain? always healthy started having slow but progressing muscle and joint pain. It went already that far...reactions6repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Celebrating New Milestones Despite the Fear of Living With RA...This May, I will be celebrating my 20th anniversary of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I was in my twenties when the diagnosis came into my life at the force...reactions33comments
Keep Away, Toothfairy! My Tips for Healthy Teeth and RA...Since June 2023, I’ve been scared into really taking care of my teeth. Last year, I had a tooth removed due to severe infection and deterioration. It had nothing to...reactions28comments
Vaccines while on Pred...I’m on Pred and will be for awhile, if not forever. Not on anything else until July. My regular GP said since I am going on this important milestone trip...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Cold wet weather, yikes!...As a newbie who lives in a warm very dry climate, not experienced much with cold and wet for years (don’t miss Seattle). The past two days have been cold...reactions4repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & Advice
