FeaturedExercising with the S.T.O.P. Method - Example Exercises...Hi! So I wanted to expound a little bit on the article: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/new-year-resolutions-exercise due to a few requests to explain and maybe get into specific exercises. Before we start, please...reactions18repliesExercise
Parafine heater...Seeking recommendations for a parafine heater for hands and/or feet that heats in a reasonable amount of time....reactions1replyAssistive Devices
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the impact of RA?...To learn more about the challenges of living with RA, we are conducting our In America survey. By taking our survey, you can bring awareness to the realities of life...reactionsrepliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Is there anything you do in the morning that helps you manage RA and begin your day? Feel free to share any night routines or rituals too. ...Self-care is not selfish. In fact, it's important when living, surviving and thriving with RA. Share your morning and evening routines/rituals that help you manage RA better, or at least...reactions99repliesExerciseCopingFlares & Flare Management
Explaining My Rheumatoid Arthritis...Over the years, talking about my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and explaining it to others has changed as I have shifted my mindset and experienced the progression of the disease. I...reactions2comments
Could This Be The 'perfect' Analogy To Explain How RA Affects Us Everyday For Those Without RA That Ask What It's Like? ...Scientists discovered how to control gravity - a Sadistic Person (SP) got ahold of the technology. Each day the SP changes how strong the gravity is & may change it...reactions1reply
How I Got Rid of My Methotrexate Mouth Sores...As a newbie to methotrexate (MXT) therapy, I don’t always know what to expect. I’ll admit I’m a little lost when trying to connect my symptoms to the side effects...reactions10comments
Prism test and Abetacepts and TNF’s...Hello, I just started Orencia infusions I had a reaction the first infusion and was given benedryl with the second with no reaction but horrible fatigue, pain all through my...reactionsrepliesNewly DiagnosedSide EffectsSymptomsTreatmentVentingTips & AdviceBiologic MedicationCopingFlares & Flare Management
Support groups...Hello, I am having trouble finding local RA support groups. I am facing RA alone, and would love some knowledgeable empathy. I live in a state with low population (Alaska)...reactions3repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
FeaturedHow to find a good rheumatologist?...Finding the right rheumatologist often isn't a direct line. For those of you with good rheumatologists, what tips or things to look for in a rheumatologist search can you share...reactions5repliesHealthcare Team
My RA Journey Begins...First, I want to thank you all for contributing to this website. I’ve found it helpful beyond measure. I’ve spent hours reading through articles, stories, and comments and learned SO...reactions11comments
Nodules? ...Hello, I've been going through a lot of health related problems lately. It started with chest pains, and after a diet change, exercise adjustments I ended up hurting myself more...reactions1replyDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedProgressionTips & AdviceVenting
What Now? New Year's Guilt and RA...It’s a new year, and always around this time people do that thing that is both hated, loved, anticipated, and dreaded all at once: the incomparable phenomenon called "New Year’s...reactionscomments
MTX injections...I was diagnosed with RA last week and just picked up my injectable MTX. Trying to decide on AM or PM and day of the week for the shots. (Already...reactions4repliesTreatment
Rinvoq and Diabetes...I have diabetes, and have been taking Rinvoq for about 3 weeks, and I have to keep lowering my insulin dosage. Has anyone had this happen to them?...reactions4repliesTreatment
Icy Baths, Cold Showers...I've read that cold baths benefit rheumatoid arthritis inflammation. It decreases inflammation. To me? This sounds correct because it's logical--but it also sounds miserable. Has anyone experienced any ra improvements...reactions5repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & Advice
Misplaced Identity: Losing My Place in Society...As human beings, probably since the beginning of time, it’s natural to think about how we fit into the "larger" society in which we find ourselves. It’s often how we...reactions4comments
RA Medical Bill Woes... Again...If there is one unifying experience that almost everyone with RA (or any chronic illness) in the US has had — besides pain — it’s expensive medical bills. This is...reactions8comments
Confuse with which arthrities...Hi all, i have arthrities but my doctor is not reconizeing, i have pain in all joints but no visiable symptoms, no morning stiffness...reactions21repliesDiagnosis
pc monitor with accessibility controls for brightness...I have severe Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye disease). New monitors often have have to use tiny controls for settings. Not good for us with RA. Any recommendations? By the way...reactions1replyCopingAssistive Devices
