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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1replyCopingAssistive Devices
Methotrexate Journey...I was on Leflunomide and was having breakthrough pain, some mood issues; nothing major. At the time, however, I believed these hindrances...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...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...reactions11repliesSymptoms
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...reactions31comments
Diagnosis ...Hi all. I am new to this group. My name is Sue . I am 51 years old and very recently have...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...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...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...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...reactions7replies
