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...reactions1replyDiagnosis
RA & Osteoporosis ...My RA continues to make it difficult and painful. And then I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis 2 weeks ago after a body...reactions1replyVenting
Sudden onset...The morning after I had injured my knee, I woke up -- unable to get out of bed. I felt sharp pain...reactions3comments
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...reactions4replies
Early symptoms...I experienced severe pain in the right eye. It was sensitive to light and the pain was 12+. I was prescribed medication...reactions2replies
I need an elbow replacement but scared because only a handful of doctors that does the procedure. ...reactions2repliesSurgery
Electric shock...I woke up in the middle of the night to unbelievable pain and burning in hands and wrists also in my ankles...reactions2repliesSymptoms
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...reactions1comment
Smoking 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...reactions4replies
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...reactions7repliesSide Effects
Skin 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...reactions9repliesSymptoms
Pain feels worse but labs are better? How to find answers for “inexplicable” pain...Hi, i have been diagnosed for 2 years now. At first they told me I had fibro, then a rheumatoid doctor said...reactions5repliesComorbidities
Help Me Please...I contracted R.A. in 1958 when I was eleven. It was an awful attack. I was admitted to hospital the day after...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Can You Believe It, Eye Infection?...In my early 20's I suffered from an eye infection, that wouldn't clear up. The doctors tried different medications to no avail...reactions9comments
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...reactions4replies
So you get limos on the ball of your feet? I do and it's horrible. Now my toes are crossing ? 51yrs...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Diagnosed at 39...I was in hospital for something totally unrelated buy had a number of blood tests done. A Dr came to me and...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
The Trap of Feeling Like a Burden...Not too long ago, I was hit with a triple threat: horrible insomnia, increased pain, and the need for hand surgery. As...reactions9comments
Timing medication...I always bring a list of questions to my rheumatologist, and he always answers them in depth for me. However, I always...reactions2repliesSeronegative RAHealthcare Team
ITIS diet as an adjunct...I’m going to start on the ITIS diet, or at least attempt to as much as possible, soon. Last year for unrelated...reactions7repliesDiet & Nutrition
