Feet...I have been diagnosed as Palindromic RA for 6 years now on hydroxychloriquine which worked in the beginning and alleviated all my systems but not so much now. Apparently my...reactions2replies
Brief Update...I am doing good, hip is good as long as I don't move it the wrong way. About a week ago I was in the kitchen grooving to the music...reactions5comments
Blood & urine tests...My first diagnosis came from blood & urine testing, and a consistently positive ANA. Since then, it is rare for the tests to show as positive, except for the ANA...reactions3replies
Well, it's official I have rheumatoid arthritis after getting vaccinated ...No history of it in my mother's family no history of it ever in my father's family. I have never had any previous problems or history. Now, I have swollen...reactions9replies
FeaturedConversation of the Week: RA & Support Animals...This week's discussion is on RA & Emotional Support Animals (ESA). In this forum we will discuss what exactly an Emotional Support Animal is. We also will discuss some tips...reactions37repliesCopingTips & Advice
FeaturedI'm going to have to give up my job, how do I deal with that?...Showing results for 'Hi, I am a primary school teacher and I've j just come to the realisation that I have to leave teaching and this has really set me...reactions13repliesWork & Employment
All the Sickness...Have you ever had a real doozy of a month? I have. I fell seriously ill and to be very honest, it was the worst. If you have an autoimmune...reactions10comments
Enbrel ...hello new here. My dr. wants to start me on Enbrel and I was wondering has anyone taken this and had side effects? i am currently on Methotrexate....reactions6replies
Should I Have Joint Replacement? My RA Checklist...Have you considered joint replacement? Did you factor in your age when making the decision? Did your doctor give you a speech about joint failure and longevity? A friend of...reactions38comments
Feeling Alone With My RA...Over the decades that I’ve lived with rheumatoid arthritis, I’ve learned to straddle 2 realities. One reality is my daily life, where I structure my days so I can best...reactions15comments
Orencia? ...Anyone also taking Orencia? I take the weekly auto-inject. I've been on it for about a year, and it seems to help. I am also on Hydroxychoroquine, Lefludomide, and Tizanidine....reactions5repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedSeronegative RA
Time for a New Rheumatologist?...In August 2019, before Covid-19 exploded and the world was overtaken by a deadly pandemic, I lost my rheumatologist. It was a devastating blow when he first told me the...reactions1comment
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis...Hi everyone. I'm Kathy from NC. I was born on March 6, 1969, and diagnosed in 1971 with JRA. I have spent my life learning to live with this disease...reactions5comments
new guy...Swelling and pain in joints, sores in mouth etc etc going on for a few years CRP level 11.3 other tests still pending . Just started inquiring so far with...reactions3replies
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Breaking Up With A Rheumatologist...Hi everyone! So this week the hot topic is about breaking up with a rheumatologist. This hits home because I've dealt with my fair share of bad relationships on the...reactions71repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceVenting
Flare...I’m in so much pain I feel like if I move a limb it will break off. I’m only on pred and Tylenol at the moment. My rheumatologist wa nuts...reactions1replyCoping
RAhope...I was diagnosed 11yrs ago when I was 50 after having a breakdown due to my marriage. Stress bought it on. The pain was unbearable & my levels shot up...reactions1comment
Coping With a Difficult Recovery...As someone who lives with chronic illness, I have come to expect the unexpected in many ways. Unfortunately, life still throws curveballs our way. This summer, my lower back pain...reactions7comments
8 Pain Relief Therapies I Can't Live Without...It's funny- when you live in pain, you spend a lot of time thinking about (and trying) different ways to think less about your pain. Like, if you could just...reactions20comments
End of Semester Stress and RA...Who would have thought: I'm sick again! And it's at the worst possible time for a graduate student: finals week. This serves as a stark reminder of how much my...reactions1comment
