are dental implants safe for us RA peeps...I broke my upper left canine which already had a crown. No tooth left....reactions4replies
Appointments and Diagnosis ...Hello everyone! I'm looking for advice to prepare for a my follow-up rheumatologist appointment. I felt like the first appointment really did not yield any answer or a focus on...reactions5replies
RA and Heart/Artery inflamation...I've had RA since having Covid in 2020. I was never diagnosed nor tested, but I just knew, since joint pain (mostly fingers) was terrible and it would go away...reactions6replies
FeaturedHow do you fill your time? ...Ok I am new to the RA world. Recently diagnosed after chronic pain got too bad. I am 30 and having a hard time transitioning away from my job to...reactions33replies
motor on a stationary bike...i wont be long i hope people can either help me make, or make this themselves or help me post to have a motor on a stationary bike made https://youtu.be/CZXjPBZ2FVQ?si=f8b8zohHInFDG2m3...reactions4repliesAssistive Devices
Asking for Help Is a Skill We Need to Learn...I have come to understand that asking for help of any kind for those of us with RA is 1) not easy, as many of us are type A personalities...reactions6comments
When the Issues of My Day Become My Issues With RA...In hindsight, it was blissful. I have had a few months of really low joint swelling, and every day when I was walking my dog I couldn’t help grinning wide...reactions10comments
RA plus retina and gi issues ...A year before my RA diagnosis at age 59, I had a large retinal detachment. It was repaired by laser but I have a lot of scarring and continued flashes...reactions3repliesComorbidities
What questions do you have for our RA Health Leaders? ...World Arthritis Day is October 12, and our Rheumatoid Arthritis Community has a special event in store to help raise awareness and celebrate this incredibly important day. Below, share questions...reactions46repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Pyodermagangrenosom...Basically it is ulcers on your legs due to your rheumatoid arthritis I have had this issue for 13 years it's very painful it's very hard to heal the ulcers...reactions2replies
Covid affects on RA ...New to the group and everyone is different, but curious about Covid affects on RA? I have had RA for over 10 years, majority of it I have used Methotrexate...reactions29repliesBiologic MedicationAwarenessSide Effects
Bike left shifter handlebar...My thumb is not happy with the standard shift with turns. Joint pain and debris in it. Any ideas are appreciated. Biking outside keeps me going!...reactions8replies
Medicare Modifier payment disparity...Can anyone assist, seeing denials in Novitas region for modifier JA with J3262, paid prior to 7/1/2023...reactions2repliesInsurance & Disability
A Letter to Myself, Pre-RA Diagnosis...An open letter to my younger self, before I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis: Dear Amanda, There's so much I want to tell you about, but I'm going to start...reactions7comments
Subtalar fusion....I have great pain in my ankle & have been offered a subtalar fusion which will involve four screws being bolted in to it. I will be in plaster for...reactions18repliesSurgery
RA Life...I have had RA since I was in my 30's. I used to be on Methotrexate. I am off it now. I do some exercising....reactions3repliesProgression
RA and dental issues...Hi all! I’ve belonged to this site for a long time, but never really asked for help. However, I’m hoping someone has some advice, or has experienced something similar. I’ve...reactions46repliesTips & Advice
"Yes, But...": Communicating Tactfully With Doctors...“Yes, but...” These 2 small words seem inconsequential, but for anyone living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness, they are part of one of the most important phrases you...reactions13comments
No Treatment Available for my situtation STILL...Hoping someone might have suggestions on what gives them relief that I might not have tried. Do to other medical conditions old and new I am unable to use any...reactions25replies
Anyone tried Biqi?...Have had RA for a couple of years now. Was prescribed sulfasalazine which worked great for about 18 months and now not so much. Was prescribed it as it was...reactions1replyTreatment
