The Battle of Fitting Into Shoes...Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as you all know, is a constant test. A gauntlet that must be run on a daily basis that takes years to learn how to...reactionscomments
Ra flare ...Does anyone suffer with a high temp abit while having a flare up I don't feel hot but it keeps saying I'm 37.8 just feel very achy no energy...reactions2repliesFlares & Flare Management
RA...I suffer with rheumatoid arthritis and having a flare up at the minute get a bit of pins and needles to in hands and feet anyone else...reactions2repliesFlares & Flare Management
You May Fail at Something, but Try It Anyways...For many years, I had wanted to learn how to knit or crotchet. Then, in 2004, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). My hands constantly hurt, my coordination is...reactions7comments
What does a “flare” look like?...Over the last two years, I have been experiencing periods of time (about 3-4 days) of extreme joint swelling, joint pain, horrible body rash. To the point where I can...reactions9repliesSymptoms
Why Is It So Hard to Say No?...I’m definitely a yes person. In an ideal world, I’d be getting up in the morning and saying yes to social engagements, walks with my dog, trips, and all the...reactions4comments
RA and Recurrent Stress Fractures...I have previously written about an initial injury (a herniated disc), which led to a very difficult surgery and recovery, and then how adaptations made to move and exist during...reactions5comments
A Drug That’s Working...After 6 months trying Taltz…I was on and off struggling to button my shirt. My rheumatologist saw me and said, “That’s over. Going to try Rinvoq.” I started on Rinvoq...reactions18comments
What is Pseudogout...I have had JRA since age 4 and will be 69 next month, I was diagnosed with Pseudogout in 10/2023. what is this, only found a little information on this...reactions1replyDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
just checking in...Hello all; I recently had blood work done and an annual physical. Now I have the results for the bloodwork and one result I'm not sure about. Yes I have...reactions10repliesTips & Advice
Community Forums Roundup: Support for the Undiagnosed and Newly Diagnosed...Here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, our community members and the stories they share in our forums are invaluable sources of connection, knowledge, and support for all, no matter where they are in...reactions3comments
Experience with Methotrexate...I was recently diagnosed with RA over the summer, and my doctor started me on hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil), along with prednisone early on. While the prednisone gave some pain relief, the...reactions43repliesNewly DiagnosedWork & EmploymentDepression
Talking About Eating, RA, and Weight...Content Note: This article discusses disordered eating. At another regularly scheduled endocrinology appointment, I'm sitting in pent-up anxiety wondering what is wrong with my body. Here we go again. I've...reactions74comments
Flu and pneumonia vaccines ...Hi im a 42 year old female who was diagnosed 6 months ago. I am currently on steroids until i get my appointment through the nhs with the rheumatologist (...reactions11repliesSide Effects
Has Anyone Stopped Biologic Treatment Due to Kidney or Liver Injury?...I was diagnosed with RA in 2018 after 7 years of dealing with significant pain and fatigue. My body just fell apart when I turned 40! Prior to that, I...reactions10repliesTreatment
Any advice welcome 🙏 ...Recently referred to a specialist so waiting on that appointment. I have high Rheumatoid factor but everything else OK. Extreme stiffness in my legs, back, arms & shoulders. Knees &...reactions2repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Sticking With the Program...During the first months of my reverse shoulder surgery recovery, I saw rapid changes and improvements. First the healing, then the strength made great strides in recovery. Now that I’m...reactions14comments
Doctor visit but pay twice since you don't see a doctor...First 2 visits to the Rheumatologist, I saw a medical doctor. My out of pocket specialist cost is $40, I expected that. But my next 2 visits, same office, I...reactions4repliesVenting
Treatment ...If you carry an EpiPen because of some adverse reactions, like anaphylaxis or anaphylactic Shock or other adverse reactions to some drugs, how can i think of changing my treatment...reactions2repliesMental HealthTreatment
