Methotrexate Journey...I was on Leflunomide and was having breakthrough pain, some mood issues; nothing major. At the time, however, I believed these hindrances to me very significant. So the rheumatologist put...reactions14comments
RA Grab Bag Goodies...Well, the RA Grinch has gifted me with another of its' grab bag goodies. About 2 weeks ago it dropped on me like a bolt of lightning. I had been...reactions12comments
Jaw pain while eating...I have been diagnosed with RA going on 4 years now, and just recently I have noticed that while I am eating my jaws hurt. Also when I open my...reactions2repliesSymptoms
New Year's Resolutions and Exercising With RA...Guess what time it is? Yes, it's the New Year, and that means — you guessed it — the dreaded New Year’s resolutions. Every year, society bands together and conspires...reactions31comments
Diagnosis ...Hi all. I am new to this group. My name is Sue . I am 51 years old and very recently have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis. I am very...reactions9repliesNewly Diagnosed
Pain...I am really fed up with being in pain and feeling so tired all the time...reactions10repliesVenting
A Lesson in Resiliency From My Emotional Support Animal...The year 2023 brought me into my 19th year of living with rheumatoid arthritis. I feel like rheumatoid arthritis has really sharpened my resiliency skills. Living with RA has strengthened...reactions10comments
FeaturedIs there an RA medication that doesn't make a person tired?...I'm trying to find a medication that doesn't make me tired....reactions11replies
How serious is RA really? Does it cause mental issues like depression also?...My partner f29 has been diagnosed with RA. I want to know what might be her condition 10years and 20years from now....reactions49repliesBrain FogAwarenessCaregiving
Almost at diagnosis point...Hello, I’m in the UK, male, 61, my partner is 51, female. In early 2023 my partner started experiencing muscle aches on arms, knees and hips, a few blood test...reactions8repliesDiagnosisSymptomsDepression
Happy Holidays to you all! ...During this holiday season, I want to send a special message of warmth and support to those who are facing the challenges of living with a chronic illness. I understand...reactions4replies
surgery and RA link?...I had rotator cuff surgery in April 2021 and was diagnosed with RA less than a year later. At times I think the RA started long before I was diagnosed...reactions7replies
5 RA Travel Tips for a Successful Trip...Your suitcase is packed, passport and travel documents organized, and road trip snacks gathered; but like clockwork, joint pain, fatigue, and disappointment set in. How are you supposed to travel...reactions2comments
RA symptoms and treatment...Hi, I am new to this forum and looking for some advice please. I was diagnosed with Palindromic arthritis when I was 26 years old. I had very painful swelling...reactions12replies
A Look Back at 2023 on RheumatoidArthritis.net...As the year draws to a close, many of us in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community are reflecting on both personal and shared journeys with the condition throughout 2023. This...reactionscomments
Topical voltarin? or other treatment for individual joint pain?...Sometimes only one joint is chronically sore/achy (right now my wrist). Does anyone have suggestions for alleviating some of that localized pain? Rx? compression support? other?...reactions1replyFlares & Flare ManagementTips & AdviceCoping
Weight gain with Remicade?...Hi Everyone, It has been a month since my first Remicade infusion. I have gained 12 lbs! My face, arms, legs and stomach are bloated:(. Anyone have similar experience? I’m...reactions20repliesBiologic Medication
"Why Are You Using a Wheelchair, Mama?"...The first few times I heard these words from my daughter were about a year ago. She was around 3.5 years old, and not only really noticing things around her...reactionscomments
Surgery Is Challenging...It may seem an obvious thing to say, but I have to point it out: surgery is challenging. For me (and I’m guessing many other folks with rheumatoid arthritis or...reactions16comments
What are some tips for keeping spirits high during the winter months?...In this article, RA Health Leader Leanne shares her tips to avoid the winter blues (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=42074). What are some other tips you use to manage RA during the winter which...reactions7replies
