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
What can I do to prevent more damage to my fingers...My little fingers & thumbs have become crooked & quite painful...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Surgery/Nervous ...I saw the hand specialist who believes the bumps on my knuckles are rheumatoid nodules (although my rheumy wasn't completely sure) Ultimately, I decided to have the surgery to remove...reactions2replies
Dealing with RA fevers...I'm currently dealing with my latest of several RA fevers that I've had on and off these past couple months, and it's the hottest day of the year to make...reactions6repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & AdviceSymptoms
Knee flare up...Hello, I really need some opinions or info of someone has a similar problem. I got diagnosed with JRA when I was 6 years old and am currently 32. Living...reactions4repliesFlares & Flare Management
How Much Do You Know about Rheumatoid Arthritis?...As many of you already know, the month of May is dedicated to Arthritis Awareness Month. This year, in honor of awareness month, we are testing your knowledge of RA!...reactionscomments
Rheumatoid fatigue...What to do about RA Fatigue. Every couple of weeks or so I have day or two that I feel absolutely exhausted and run down. Makes it really hard to...reactions12repliesBrain Fog
Sandie...I was diagnosed with RA 8 yrs ago. I am now 68. I started on MTX which I didn’t feel great on. I always seemed to be taking prednisone, and...reactions6comments
