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...reactions2replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactionscomments
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
Had to stop all meds...My doctor took me off the methotrexate just over a month ago and up until last week I was still getting my biologic infusions. But because my liver tests are...reactions6replies
New Scientist Article on new therapies to cure A/I conditions...Great article, note it is long. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535322-100-inside-the-new-therapies-promising-to-finally-beat-autoimmune-disease/...reactions2repliesTreatment
Becoming aware of Rheumatoid Arthritis siblings....I was diagnosed with RA about 1986. For the most part RA was my sole contention. At about the 22nd year I started noticing I didn’t recover from the cold...reactions3replies
Dry skin...Has anyone suffered with really dry skin especially on legs no matter how much moisturiser I apply my skin is so dry especially on my legs....reactions2replies
Community Views: RA and Intimate Relationships...Many people associate the month of February with Valentine's Day and the centuries-old symbol of the heart. But did you know that February is also World Heart Month? This year...reactions6comments
I’m 19, could this be arthritis?...I’ve had both my hands and fingers like this since 13… and I’m starting to worry why am I getting arthritis at a very early young age. None of my...reactions4repliesBiologic MedicationAwareness
Questions: LED Light therapy...GM. My wife, concerned about my pain. bought me a Red and Infrared light therapy mitt for my hands. she has all good intentions, I used it a couple of...reactions4repliesAssistive DevicesTreatmentHealthcare Team
