Other conditions with the RA...I just wondered, how do you know if you are having symptoms of another condition or a symptom of RA? I have...reactions15repliesSeronegative RASymptoms
Locating a new doctor in Texas...I am in quite a fix. I need to locate another rheumatologist who believes in the diagnosis and treatment my current physician...reactions1reply
FeaturedWhat are some of your favorite self-care indulgences to manage RA?...It would be lovely as a community if we can share some examples of how we embrace self-care to combat RA!...reactions46replies
My journey begins...Well I've been put on hydroxychloroquine 200mg twice a day. This is my first RA medication. Has anyone had experience with this...reactions2repliesTreatment
Plaquenil questions...I started plaquenil recently due to RA. My foot is in pain all the time, and blood work came back with high...reactions18repliesCoping
How RA and Chronic Illness Make Us More Empathetic...Why do those of us who live with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness make such good caretakers? Well, I think it comes...reactions13comments
The Holidays! What are your stress-relievers? ...For me, it’s cooking in advance and freezing, buying presents starting in November, and making the food on Christmas Eve delivery not...reactions16repliesFriends & FamilyMental HealthTips & Advice
When the Cold Strikes Yet Again!...Going into the fall and winter months means the cold is returning, even to the warmest parts of the country. Around this...reactions4comments
Serum Negative RA...I am a newbie. I wish I had found this website/community about three years ago. I only wanted to introduce myself and...reactions5repliesSeronegative RA
Reaction to Methotrexate ...Something my Rheumatologist didn’t tell me. Went for my yearly eye exam & my Ophthalmologist said I needed a couple of different...reactions25repliesSide EffectsTreatment
FeaturedSwitching to a Biosimilar...With recent conversations with my rheumy, I have been switched from Humira to Hyrimoz. I'm curious if anyone else has had this...reactions9repliesBiologic MedicationInsurance & Disability
Felty Questions...I have Felty's. What would be considered routine screenings above and beyond your usual blood work. Thanks!...reactions7repliesTreatment
Stubborn Family Member - Symptoms ...Hi, I am trying to research RA for my Mother who refuses to admit she may have RA? She is having swelling...reactions2repliesFlares & Flare Management
Terrible pain...Hello everyone, thanks for adding me to this group. I’ve been diagnosed with AR in 2020, and I am living the worst...reactions12repliesFlares & Flare Management
Using Hygge to Cope With RA...Every fall as the weather turns colder and the leaves begin changing from green to red and orange, I curl up with...reactions10comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactions9repliesSymptoms
