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
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
