Bad pains after pacemaker fitted...Pacemaker fitted in March 2023 started my rheumatoid arthritis off wrists hands fingers and right shoulder very bad pains has anyone else experienced this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Help! Living with RA and Lynch Syndrome...It’s a long story so here goes. I was newly diagnosed with RA in February of 2023, mainly because I had broken my back in 2017 and had a lot...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Working with RA ...I would like to know if you can still work with RA? - Kaffee...Reactions0reactionsComments18 replies
RA and Migraines that last several days...I haven't been officially diagnosed with RA yet I have bilateral joint pain (severe), inflammation and stiffness. In the past, I used to get migraines maybe once a year. With...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsTreatment
Community Forums Roundup: Pain Management, Costs, and Complex Symptoms...Here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, our community members and the stories they share in our forums are invaluable sources of connection, knowledge, and support for all, no matter where they are in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RA Damage...I am still waiting for my official diagnosis. Done blood tests hand x-rays. Letter came back saying inflammatory markers raised with the number 70. I am still waiting to hear...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA and COVID...I have been injecting Imraldi (a Biologic medication) fortnightly for just over a year now. It keeps on top of my RA, pretty much, and there are few side effects...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Transitioning to Middle Age With JIA...Read the first part of this article here. As a child, my juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now called juvenile idiopathic arthritis, or JIA) was extremely aggressive. Starting with my left knee...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
are dental implants safe for us RA peeps...I broke my upper left canine which already had a crown. No tooth left....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Appointments and Diagnosis ...Hello everyone! I'm looking for advice to prepare for a my follow-up rheumatologist appointment. I felt like the first appointment really did not yield any answer or a focus on...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
RA and Heart/Artery inflamation...I've had RA since having Covid in 2020. I was never diagnosed nor tested, but I just knew, since joint pain (mostly fingers) was terrible and it would go away...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
FeaturedHow do you fill your time? ...Ok I am new to the RA world. Recently diagnosed after chronic pain got too bad. I am 30 and having a hard time transitioning away from my job to...Reactions0reactionsComments33 replies
motor on a stationary bike...i wont be long i hope people can either help me make, or make this themselves or help me post to have a motor on a stationary bike made https://youtu.be/CZXjPBZ2FVQ?si=f8b8zohHInFDG2m3...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAssistive Devices
Asking for Help Is a Skill We Need to Learn...I have come to understand that asking for help of any kind for those of us with RA is 1) not easy, as many of us are type A personalities...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
When the Issues of My Day Become My Issues With RA...In hindsight, it was blissful. I have had a few months of really low joint swelling, and every day when I was walking my dog I couldn’t help grinning wide...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
RA plus retina and gi issues ...A year before my RA diagnosis at age 59, I had a large retinal detachment. It was repaired by laser but I have a lot of scarring and continued flashes...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesComorbidities
What questions do you have for our RA Health Leaders? ...World Arthritis Day is October 12, and our Rheumatoid Arthritis Community has a special event in store to help raise awareness and celebrate this incredibly important day. Below, share questions...Reactions0reactionsComments46 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Pyodermagangrenosom...Basically it is ulcers on your legs due to your rheumatoid arthritis I have had this issue for 13 years it's very painful it's very hard to heal the ulcers...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Covid affects on RA ...New to the group and everyone is different, but curious about Covid affects on RA? I have had RA for over 10 years, majority of it I have used Methotrexate...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesBiologic MedicationAwarenessSide Effects
Bike left shifter handlebar...My thumb is not happy with the standard shift with turns. Joint pain and debris in it. Any ideas are appreciated. Biking outside keeps me going!...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
