FeaturedConversation Of The Week: Strategies To Manage RA At A Younger Age ...Hello! This week we are talking about the unfortunate reality that many young people are diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. When you’re young and you tell anyone you have RA, their...reactions7repliesTips & AdviceVentingCoping
Bad RA Day...I wanted to share my day with this group, as I am sure all of you have had a similar feeling. Today was one of those days where I was...reactions9repliesVentingCoping
Things to Do...Ok - RA or PA (psoriatic). Been a year trying to find a drug that worked. Bad year. Recently, my immune system has been after my wrists, back, and lymph...reactions23comments
The Power of Connection: Health Leader Perspectives...Living with a chronic illness can be a challenging and isolating journey. The physical and emotional toll that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can have on people living with it can often...reactions7comments
Enbrel?...According to my rheumatologist I’m in a medically induced remission thanks to taking Enbrel 1x week, plus Nabumatone. I was wondering if anyone has weaned themselves off of meds like...reactions2repliesCoping
Just diagnosed ...My name is Debbie. I have rheumatoid appointment in August. Feel very swollen and tired. My fingers look like Vienna sausages and can't put my shoes on. Just a general...reactions28replies
4 Ways to Manage the Unpredictability of RA...When I was first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I was so grateful to have an actual diagnosis and answer to my most painful symptoms that I didn’t stop to...reactions14comments
Entering Fierce Mode...My world shrinks smaller when I go into “fierce mode.” I pull back from outreach and engagement. I determine what are the necessary things for me to do, and concentrate...reactions8comments
Rheumatoid arthritis question ...Hi, I have a question concerning rheumatoid arthritis. I am getting ready to start Humira injections, and I mainly deal with pain in my feet and ankles, my wrists, my...reactions2repliesFlares & Flare Management
burning sensation on skin...I feel light burning sensation on the skin on my hands and sometimes on my face. I am on Methotrexate for 4 months which has reduced the pain significantly. Does...reactions3repliesSymptoms
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Complementary, Supplementary, and Alternative Treatment Experiences...Hey Everyone! This week I'd like to open a discussion about your thoughts and experiences with complementary, supplementary, and alternative treatment options. Once you start looking at alternative and complementary...reactions19replies
Anyone Else Sick of Justifying Your Decisions to Protect Yourself in a World that has Covid in It?...I know the world is sick of Covid. I get it. I’m sick of it, too. But I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, am now on a biologic & just...reactions13repliesCoping
Leg pain with RA...Hello! I was diagnosed with RA almost 1 year ago. Prior - I had pain involvement in my legs and chalked it up to charley horse at night. Fast forward...reactions4repliesSymptoms
One to one diet - cambridge weight plan...Hi, I was diagnosed in 2019, have had a combination of sulfasalazine, naproxen, hydrocloroquine, none of which really made a huge difference and have been started on cimzia since 2022...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
Support groups...I am wondering.. why are there no face to face...with a trained facilitator support groups in my community? I have a great love for this kind of support. It works!...reactions2replies
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Mitigating The Unpredictability of RA and Chronic Illness ...Hi everyone! It's that time again - COTW! No, not Chickens Only Talking Wolves, its the Conversation of the Week! This time around we are digging into the unpredictability of...reactions58repliesTips & Advice
Psi pressure effects on arthritis...I have serious pain and movement, no grip strength. If I go diving, yes scuba and go to 220 feet, there is no pain, no grip issues everything back to...reactions1replyAssistive Devices
About to start Methotrexate.......I was wondering, after I start taking this medication, will I start getting some strength back in my hands? Also, how long do people typically stay on this medication? Forever??...reactions6repliesTreatment
Reaction to Remicade...Hello all. I had my first infusion of Remicade today and had a reaction within the 1st 30 minutes. My question is has anyone else had this happen and how...reactions2repliesBiologic Medication
Did My Lung Disease Cause My RA?...For quite awhile, I felt that my chronic pain was just another symptom of the bigger disease in my life, cystic fibrosis (CF). I was born with CF, although I...reactions2comments
