Photosensitivity while on methotrexate ...I recently had to find a new rheumatologist due to new insurance and I've only seen her once, hence no established rapport. I was on vacation a few weeks ago...reactions2repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
How do I help friends and family understand my RA...Hi everyone, I am a busy mom of 3 and wife. My family depends on me for a lot (what Mom and wife doesn’t feel this way, huh?) My recent...reactions41repliesFriends & Family
Life expectancy with RA...Is it really true that life expectancy is 10 years less for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis?! Do the new medications help extend lifespan for us? Thanks...reactions4repliesProgression
Can I keep active...Hi everyone, I was a national level swimmer and active person my whole life…until RA. As probably like many here I went through years of unexplainable pains and two surgeries...reactions11repliesExercise
New RA after covid...This is a discussion about being newly diagnosed with RA after having Covid. RA may be part of a long Covid picture. Studies are showing that LC likely caused by...reactions2repliesComorbidities
Trapped Inside A Cage Of RA - Literally...Many times, if you ask someone with rheumatoid arthritis, or really any chronic illness, what it feels like to live with this wretched disease, they will tell you some version...reactionscomments
Transitioning from Childhood to Adulthood With JIA...When I moved out of my childhood home to go to college, I was thinking about the adventures of my new life. I was excited and terrified. It was a...reactions6comments
Arthritic Pain and Birks!...If you have RA, you likely have experienced some pain in your feet. For me, RA foot pain was actually one of the first places that I did indeed feel...reactions10comments
Switching from infusion to oral ...My husband has rheumatoid arthritis that is now being well controlled on once a month biological infusion treat. But we’d like to explore going on long boat trips that would...reactions1replyBiologic Medication
MTX and squamous cell carcinoma ...Sept 2020 had meniscus surgery on knee . Was told to use crutches 2 weeks . 2nd day wrists and shoulders were so painful that I could hardly move them...reactions5replies
Managing RA pain...I have been dealing with RA pain for 30 plus Years. After many many fail medications including methotrexate and trail mess, why is it the rheumatologist still do not describe...reactions103repliesSymptoms
Massage chair...Does anyone have experience with using a massage chair to alleviate pain?...reactions3repliesAssistive Devices
RA and Rashes...I have a Facial Rash that is very painful. It is hive like and under my right eye. I know rashes can be symptoms of RA. I am seeing my...reactions10repliesNewly Diagnosed
Burning, scratching eyes...What treatments work for eye problems. Am taking drops with limited success....reactions3replies
Dating With RA Again After a Decade on the Bench...You know, we talk a lot about relationships and chronic illness, and how easily RA can make them more complicated and even ruin them. It happens — there’s no point...reactionscomments
RA Travel Prep Is No Joke...After 45 years of marriage, working for almost as long, and raising 3 sons, my husband and I are now retired and finally able to do the traveling we have...reactions22comments
Ruxience...Hi all, so a new corse of action to start August 10th. Add to my story. My new hip is doing well and I am doing good at my subcutaneous...reactions13comments
What would you like our RA Health Leaders to discuss next?...Our RA health leaders have shared tips, perspective, and support through our Conversation of the Week series (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=41861). What topics would you like them to discuss next?...reactions87repliesTips & Advice
Why I Changed My RA Biologic...I did something a little crazy, but it made sense to me: I changed my biologic. My previous one was working great. I had no adverse reactions, and I liked...reactions27comments
My Story...I was 31 and had just given birth to my first child, after 5 years of trying to get pregnant. When my son was about 5 weeks old, I started...reactions3comments
