Hi to all,...Hi Everyone, I have actually lost some weight I cannot belive it. I was 11st09 last week I am now 11.03kg amazing what Healthy Eating dose for you. Hopefully have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Orencia ...I was getting Orencia infusions for the past 11 years with great results. I stopped getting the infusions in January as it seemed I was in remission and I felt...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBiologic Medication
My New RA Career Path: Meeting My Job Developer...I previously wrote about my insecurities, anxiety, and fears of diving back into job searching. My journey into a new career path continues after I shared my feelings. The next...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Anemic and Confused: Part 3...Let me tell you — I’ve had a time-and-a-half with this uterus. As I detailed in my previous article, in a last-ditch effort, we tried an IUD to control my...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
RA and the State of Pain Meds...I have been lucky thus far. The pain pill issues and the war this country is waging on pain patients has only touched me somewhat — with pill shortages here...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Use of Hadlima...Does anyone have any side effects from this biologic?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
FeaturedConversation Of The Week: Strategies To Manage RA At A Younger Age ...Hello! This week we are talking about the unfortunate reality that many young people are diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. When you’re young and you tell anyone you have RA, their...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & AdviceVentingCoping
Bad RA Day...I wanted to share my day with this group, as I am sure all of you have had a similar feeling. Today was one of those days where I was...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingVenting
Things to Do...Ok - RA or PA (psoriatic). Been a year trying to find a drug that worked. Bad year. Recently, my immune system has been after my wrists, back, and lymph...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
The Power of Connection: Health Leader Perspectives...Living with a chronic illness can be a challenging and isolating journey. The physical and emotional toll that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can have on people living with it can often...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Enbrel?...According to my rheumatologist I’m in a medically induced remission thanks to taking Enbrel 1x week, plus Nabumatone. I was wondering if anyone has weaned themselves off of meds like...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Just diagnosed ...My name is Debbie. I have rheumatoid appointment in August. Feel very swollen and tired. My fingers look like Vienna sausages and can't put my shoes on. Just a general...Reactions0reactionsComments28 replies
4 Ways to Manage the Unpredictability of RA...When I was first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I was so grateful to have an actual diagnosis and answer to my most painful symptoms that I didn’t stop to...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Entering Fierce Mode...My world shrinks smaller when I go into “fierce mode.” I pull back from outreach and engagement. I determine what are the necessary things for me to do, and concentrate...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Rheumatoid arthritis question ...Hi, I have a question concerning rheumatoid arthritis. I am getting ready to start Humira injections, and I mainly deal with pain in my feet and ankles, my wrists, my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares & Flare Management
burning sensation on skin...I feel light burning sensation on the skin on my hands and sometimes on my face. I am on Methotrexate for 4 months which has reduced the pain significantly. Does...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Complementary, Supplementary, and Alternative Treatment Experiences...Hey Everyone! This week I'd like to open a discussion about your thoughts and experiences with complementary, supplementary, and alternative treatment options. Once you start looking at alternative and complementary...Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
Anyone Else Sick of Justifying Your Decisions to Protect Yourself in a World that has Covid in It?...I know the world is sick of Covid. I get it. I’m sick of it, too. But I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, am now on a biologic & just...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCoping
Leg pain with RA...Hello! I was diagnosed with RA almost 1 year ago. Prior - I had pain involvement in my legs and chalked it up to charley horse at night. Fast forward...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
One to one diet - cambridge weight plan...Hi, I was diagnosed in 2019, have had a combination of sulfasalazine, naproxen, hydrocloroquine, none of which really made a huge difference and have been started on cimzia since 2022...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & Nutrition
