My New Med Ruxience...My current update on my life with RA. So after my 2 infusions of Ruxience about the 2-3 days after I start...reactions7comments
My hand and other limbs are swollen and I have no idea what might be the cause....I'm male, 29 y/o, 175cm and 72kg having a healthy lifestyle. For 1.5 years I’m living with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. My...reactions16replies
RA and Immunotherapy...Has anyone gone through immunotherapy with their RA? Asking for this is one of my options for follow-up cancer treatment, but there...reactions7repliesComorbiditiesTreatment
RA and ILD (interstitial lung disease)...I would like information on the development of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in people with RA. I’ve had RA for 20+ years...reactions4repliesComorbidities
Stress Management With RA: 4 Ways to Break the Cycle...Stress management is a key element of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease management. Because, for many of us, stress is a key contributor...reactions17comments
Better Times...In August my husband and I drove 6 hours to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. My rheumatologist, a man I have come...reactions15comments
hydroxychloroquine...I am new to RA therefore new to the medications. I am on Methotrexate and my doctor wants to add Hydroxychloroquine can...reactions4repliesSide Effects
Methotrexate + Biologic and cancer...Hi - I’m 46 and I’ve been on methotrexate (5 pills/week) for 8+ years. In June I was diagnosed with cancer -...reactions1replyTreatmentBiologic MedicationComorbidities
Graduating With RA and Reflections on an MA...It's hard to believe the big day has come: I graduated with my master of arts (MA) degree in literature, media, and...reactionscomments
World Arthritis Day Health Leader Panel: RA Treatment, Support, and Advocacy...World Arthritis Day was October 12, and RheumatoidArthritis.net held a special event to help raise awareness and celebrate this incredibly important day...reactionscomments
What to Expect: Methotrexate...As a newbie to the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community (although not a newbie to the chronic illness community), I truly had no...reactions147comments
RA, Covid, and Heart/Respiratory Issues...I’ve had RA for about 15 years, and am now 71. I’ve had 5 Covid vaccinations and got through a relatively mild...reactions35comments
Palindromic rheumatism ...I would like to hear if anyone has been diagnosed with this and what their experiences are. This appears to fit my...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment ...I've had mild flares last 30 yrs, but after double carpal tunnel surgery and lots of physical labor, my anti-ccp went to...reactions1replyTreatment
Pain relief ...I have had an ulcer but it’s not active now. My RA doctor will no longer prescribe Tramadol and gave me gabapentin...reactions1reply
Symmetrical and asymmetrical joint pain and swelling...Hello, Looking for a bit of advice and perhaps see if anyone else has experienced similar symptoms. I was diagnosed with RA...reactions3repliesSymptomsComorbiditiesDiagnosis
Bad pains after pacemaker fitted...Pacemaker fitted in March 2023 started my rheumatoid arthritis off wrists hands fingers and right shoulder very bad pains has anyone else...reactions2replies
Help! Living with RA and Lynch Syndrome...It’s a long story so here goes. I was newly diagnosed with RA in February of 2023, mainly because I had broken...reactions5comments
RA and Migraines that last several days...I haven't been officially diagnosed with RA yet I have bilateral joint pain (severe), inflammation and stiffness. In the past, I used...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsTreatment
