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
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions11repliesSide Effects