New here...Hi. Just discovered this site, after a long search and seeing many inactive sites Is anyone still posting here?...reactions7replies
Designing a product to help those with arthritis (Design technology A level project)...Hi all, I hope you don't mind me using the forum to ask for advice on my project. I have chosen to focus on arthritis due to many of my...reactionsreplies
What do others do with the continuous pain with RA...Can anyone help me with advice? I’m in constant pain with my RA in every joint, I also suffer with Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Does RA cause itching...I itch. It doesn't matter what time of year. I itch more at night than during the day.I have several different types of itching. I have aquagenic pruritus. There...reactions6repliesComorbidities
Newly diagnosed by my pcp .Cant see Rhumetologist until October!...I was diagnosed with RA a month ago with Ccp at 250 and rhumetoid factor at 198. I am in excruciating pain and was given Naproxen . I cant do...reactions4replies
Advice for upcoming Dr appointment...About 6 months ago I was diagnosed with RA. At this point it is a very mild case. Mild enough that my doctor and I decide to not start any...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
dry needling...Has anyone here tried dry needling? My PT mentioned it to me to help my muscle tightness and knots in my neck and shoulder blade. I am wondering if anyone...reactions1replyTreatment
Active 3 days agoWhat do you do when your pain is intolerable ...Unable to get on top Of pain do you give in and present to ED and what can they do anyway...reactions11repliesCoping
Flare up...Does anyone have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia I'm having a flare up at the moment it's been going on for weeks but I'm not sure which one it is I...reactions2replies
Extreme and oppressive tiredness with Enbrel...I like Enbrel. It works for me and keeps RA symptoms at bay. However , I sometimes get him with an extreme and oppressive tiredness after taking (within an hour...reactions8replies
Biologics...I have been on oral MTX since my diagnosis in September 24. I have just recently switched to subcutaneous injection of MTX in the hope it will be more effective...reactions1replySide Effects
Need recommendationdation - How can I help other people understand my RA?...Fellow RA soldiers, I’m new to having RA and as it has been increasing it’s affects I’m seeing that some of my challenges are that other people don’t understand what...reactions3replies
Should I take Prolia or Evenity with Xeljanz ...I currently take Xeljanz, and I just recently had a mastectomy. I now have to go on Anastrozole for treatment to prevent cancer. This medication usually puts the person into...reactions3replies
Vitamin deficiency ...Has anyone had any problems with vitamin deficiency and low full blood count....reactions7replies
RA: We Never Know What Is Lurking Around the Next Corner...A little over a year ago I shared a story here entitled "RA Grab Bag Goodies." I had a Baker’s cyst rupture in my right knee. After a trip to...reactions3comments
Creating a Rheumatoid Arthritis Self-Care Space...Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has affected every area of my life, like it also does to so many of you in our community. Living every day can seem like...reactions20comments
RA and Cancer...Since being told I have cancer, my RA flares have gotten worse and more often. Is this because my body is fighting two things at once or the RA is...reactions3comments
Wierded Out By a Nurse...I had my first appointment with a GI specialist a few weeks ago. There was a male nurse who took my history- one of those guys that looks like he...reactions2repliesHealthcare Team
Intestinal cystitis ...Anyone been diagnosed with intestinal cystitis. My doctor says he thinks I have it apparently its quite common with rheumatoid arthritis....reactions1reply
Starying rheumatoid arthritis treatment and a new job ...Hi everyone, I have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis after suffering a swollen knee for 12 months. Over the last few weeks I have increased symptoms...reactions2repliesWork & Employment
