Long term health issues from Meds...Hi, 64 yr old female, diagnosed with RAN@ 38 yrs old. I have gone in and out of flares all this time. I have had long term use of Biologics...reactions2repliesDepressionTips & AdviceSide Effects
Muscle weakness...My 24 year old daughter has seronegative Ra and has always taken humira. About a week and a half ago she started having really bad muscle weakness in her back...reactions1reply
A Weighted Blanket is an RA Must-Have...I have a dear friend whose love language translates to mysterious Amazon packages showing up at my doorstep. Sometimes the items are funny, such as a bizarre pair of lobster...reactions14comments
Help determine the diagnosis...Hi. My English may not be perfect since I am not a native speaker, but I hope for your help and advice.... In 2017, when I was 14 years old...reactions3repliesDiagnosisSeronegative RA
Why I Look Forward to Infusion Day...I recently had an infusion, something that happens 4 times a year for me. As I was getting settled in my chair, I realized I was happy to be there...reactions21comments
Hearing Problems...I've noticed in the last 2 1/2 months I'm having issues hearing. My right ear is worse. I contacted my primary care doctor and was advised to use drops. They...reactions1replyProgression
The Flu and RA symptoms...I have had RA for 4 years now. It’s been a roller coaster ride trying different things to manage it.ive been in the middle of a bad flare when last...reactions3repliesCopingSymptoms
FeaturedDo you drink alcohol with your RA?...Just wondering, as I gave up drinking a while ago because it made my RA go bonkers for a week after and combined with my medicines, it was like one...reactions132replies
Deconditioning and Reconditioning With RA...I've lived with joint pain my whole life and was finally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the age of 30, which was 7 years ago. I take a biologic...reactionscomments
First Forum - A couple of questions...Hi Everyone, I never considered a forum until a friend recommended and after browsing, grateful to know there are others to talk with and share questions after several years of...reactions5replies
Best Biologic for RA...Hi everyone out there that is suffering from very bad rheumatoid arthritis. I would like some suggestions on some Biologics I’ve been on a few but ever since I suffered...reactions6repliesBiologic Medication
My Journey With Community Acupuncture and RA...Since my diagnosis over 19 years ago, I have implemented a holistic approach in treating my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I use of combination of Western medication, dietary changes, exercise, physical therapy...reactions23comments
My RA Journey Continues - Irony...Irony. Expected results being the opposite of what is expected. Sometimes serious, often humorous. At least that’s my take on it. Irony is when someone who has a needle phobia...reactions9comments
Stopping and Starting Humira...I recently went through a painful experience. I woke up one morning in incredible pain; my neck was almost locked up, I couldn't move my hand, and I felt just...reactions18comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hands ...Who here has joint damage in their hands, or had rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms first appear here? What are your favorite products, tools or ways you take care of...reactions27repliesSymptomsAssistive DevicesTips & Advice
All of a Sudden, I Needed a Cane to Walk...I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and Sjogren's in 2013. Five years later and living in a different state, I all of a sudden couldn’t walk without a cane at age...reactions8comments
Rheumatoid ...It took over Twenty years to diagnose my Rheumatoid arthritis it didn't get diagnosed until 2022 every Doctor was going by blood test Because it didn't show up in my...reactions2replies
In The Beginning...Super Bowl Sunday 2023. Right hand blew up so swollen it looked like a surgical glove filled with air. After PCP visits, lots of blood drawn and RA factors showing...reactions2comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: Advice for the Newly Diagnosed...What do you wish someone told you about managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when you were initially diagnosed? Most people living with RA would likely agree that there is a lot...reactions12comments
