Flares following Orencia infusions...I receive an Orencia infusion once a month. The week after is always a week of pain and flare. Is this a common reaction or is my infusion not strong...reactions8repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSide EffectsBiologic Medication
Rituxan a life saver...I started taking Rituxan infusions 3 years ago along with Hydroxychloroquine and Imuran,so far I'm doing great.I still have fatigue which I can deal with .I'm wondering if anyone else...reactions5replies
The painful wait to see if I have rheumatoid arthritis...Hello everyone, On March 6th I developed a rash looking thing that covered all the knuckles on both of my hands in the photo, its never looked that bad since...reactions10replies
Seeking info...Hello everyone! I was diagnosed in January this year with RA. The doctor prescribed Hydroxychloroquine. I got covid in February, so when I returned to the doctor in April I...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
New infusion starting...Hiya all! So I haven’t posted here yet and thought this would be a good start! Diagnosed at 24 (now 44) have been on loads of medications. I’ve been on...reactions6repliesTreatment
A New Medicine...I have not posted anything for a while it hasn't been good and all the medicine has not worked so now its on to CIMZIA that I have to really...reactions6repliesTreatment
Community Views: Changing Perceptions of Rheumatoid Arthritis...Before a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis, many people have an incomplete picture of the disease. We were curious about how their perception of the disease changed after they were diagnosed...reactions4comments
I Am Not a Warrior...I refuse to be a warrior in the war on RA. Every time I go to an arthritis-related event, they honor warriors. I have arthritis, but I am not a...reactions24comments
Medicare issues...I cannot be the only one who can’t afford treatment because Medicare only covers a small portion of the IV costs and medication. Need recommendations as I have no other...reactions13repliesTreatmentCost
RA flares from altitude changes?...I live at sea level and recently traveled up to the mountains at about 7000 feet. I felt my hands and wrists become painful and swollen. And my ankles also...reactions9repliesFlares & Flare Management
Ibuprofen side effects...I need something for pain sometimes. My dr. has prescribed ibuprofen previously. Since my liver enzymes continue to be a problem he doesn't want me taking it. (I take very...reactions4repliesTreatment
Biologics cost v age v benefits....To see benefits of biologics make up for the cost of the medication and if so what is the sliding scale for the age of taking your first injection for...reactions1replyHealthcare TeamBiologic MedicationCost
Childhood Stress and Trauma: Can It Impact the Development of RA?...This article was inspired by my current rheumatologist. She is my eighth rheumatologist, and I believe 8 is my lucky number. I started seeing her in 2018. At that time...reactions67comments
Yoga app?...Good morning all! I'm looking for a Yoga app for beginners - paid or free. Any recommendations?...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceExercise
Diagnosis change ..symptoms the same...I was diagnosed over 5 Yrs ago with RA. Treated with various meds..oral, infusions and injections. Went to a closer located, new to town rheumatologist..told I did not have RA...reactions2repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
What to do...Hello all. New here. Lots of good info. I am 44. Was just diagnosed in November. Dr wondered how I had gone so long undiagnosed. I have always had symptoms...reactions5replies
RA and Jaw Joints...Just wondering how common is it to experience jaw pain with RA. Have had severe facial problems, of course neurologist says it's migeaines. I said that's just an affect od...reactions1reply
Methotrexate side effect...Has anyone experienced swelling and a red face thats hot to touch after taking methotrexate injection? This happens to me the day after I take my injection and I told...reactions11repliesFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
New Improvements to ABLE Accounts...Many people who receive federal benefits for disability have a challenge with being able to save due to asset restrictions. While you may want to put away some funds for...reactions4comments
Sara’s Story...I started having issues that were excruciating for a while in my shoulder, but when going to the hospital they told me that I had a frozen shoulder and gave...reactions2comments
