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...reactions3repliesCopingTips & Advice
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...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsFlares & Flare Management
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
Behavioral Responses & RA...A few years ago, I began to recognize, what I viewed as an irrational, pre-flare event. I would have a burst of anger…typically evidenced by a dramatic overstatement of my...reactions7repliesAwareness
Started methotrexate ...Finally say my Dr. He said I had a bad case and that it had went too long undiagnosed. But he thinks he can get me some relief. He put...reactions1reply
Social security disability ...My spouse with RA is trying to get SSDI. She has a robust 40 year work history, and is only applying because she keeps having to take off work due...reactions1reply
25 Summer Activities for Bad Pain Days...With summer just around the corner, many of us are ready to enjoy more activity, BBQs, and days in the sun. It’s been a long, cold winter and you’re excited...reactions1comment
What I’ve Learned From the RA Community...The rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community is diverse. It is full of people from all ages, genders, and geographic locations. The RA community is also full of support. People looking for...reactions1comment
Alcohol Consumption and RA...Stay with me here: I think there's a surprisingly intricate relationship between alcohol and RA. Don't get me wrong; I love occasionally indulging in a drink after a difficult day...reactions4comments
Tremors...I have RA for 32 years and my OA has kicked me out. I've noticed I get tremors or shaking in my hands and legs. Say a neurologist and had...reactions1reply
Tiredness ...I am really fed up with feeling so so tired, my energy levels are so low can anyone advise me please....reactions6replies
Ask Me Anything Featuring Rheumatologist, Dr. Baker...Dr. Baker is a board-certified rheumatologist in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. She is a 2-time published author of “The Rheumatoid Arthritis Roadmap” and “The Psoriatic Arthritis Roadmap” which...reactionscomments
Does My RA Doctor REALLY Hear Me?...When we moved 4 years ago, one of the most difficult challenges was establishing a new relationship with a rheumatologist here. In my previous community, I had a very successful...reactions13comments
