Learning How to Live With RA...I’ve always been a very active person, raising 3 of my own children, my eldest having serious development problems and epilepsy, plus fostering 4 more from one family, plus caring...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Has any one had sudden onset arthritis with no previous signs or family history?...3 weeks ago I was training for a half marathon, running on the beach in the Dominican. (I live in Canada, just on vacation - came home immediately) Two days...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
We Are More Than Just RA, We Are People With Lives...Guess what? Chronically ill and disabled people have lives. Gasp! It’s true! We drink milk and we date, and we stub our toes at night and curse the very universe...Reactions0reactionsComments64 comments
Biologics...I had a horrible year with Humira. I got shingles, a full facial infection, appendicitis, slow, healing surgical wounds from the appendicitis, and unspecified gross hematuria. I need to start...Reactions0reactionsComments43 replies
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Decision Fatigue...Should our rheumatoid arthritis always get the final say in every decision we make? Before I commit to pretty much anything, I always have to check in with my rheumatoid...Reactions0reactionsComments46 comments
What Life With RA Is Really Like: Results from the 2022 RA In America Survey...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that commonly affects a person’s joints, tissues, organs, and so much more. Although RA affects millions of people, there are still so...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
anti-jo-1 positive during routine blood work...34 Male, Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 1 year back noticed ANA IF positive (1:100) "anti-jo-1 positive" (1 positive) while testing for ENA profile. Where as all other Auto ANTIBODIES remains...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Adverse side effects of methotrexate ...Has anyone had any adverse side effects to methotrexate. I got the flu and according to the doctors the methotrexate wasn’t working to fight off any infection and I got...Reactions0reactionsComments64 repliesAwarenessSide EffectsTreatment
Using Electronic Devices With RA Hands...Successfully managing the use of electronic devices intended to make our lives easier and more efficient can be neither if we are not careful. It seems to me it is...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
H.O.P.E...."Grief and hope can coexist." -Rebecca Solnit I recently saw a meme posted on social media that caught my eye and attention. I quickly took a screenshot of it and...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Does it sound like i have rheumatoid arthritis?...Im in a predicament im a 40yr old male about to start a job i really need its good money im two weeks out from doing my medical check then...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Covid vaccines...Im UK based and I know things are a little different in the US, but have any of you had spike tests to check the effectiveness of your covid vaccine?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBiologic Medication
Abnormal Periods While Managing RA...One of our RA health leaders, Monica, shared her experience battling anemia, and abnormal periods - in addition to her RA (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/anemic-menstruation) Have others here had similar experiences?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Interstitial Cystitis ...Anyone else been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesComorbidities
New Year, Same RA...It's the start of a new year, and with that comes the same stuff we usually hear around this time about how someone is going to change their life, their...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
RA Diagnosis ...I have an RA factor that runs 3 to 4 times the max normal. I have been diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome and osteoarthritis. My male hormones are close to zero...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Anemic and Confused: Part 1...For over a year, rheumatoid arthritis has not been my biggest health concern. (I know, right?!) My biggest health issue has been anemia; severe, debilitating anemia. Do I know why...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My 2023 RA Intentions and Beyond...My sincerest hope is that your 2022 was a better year than mine. Don’t get me wrong, there were many moments of happiness and fun. However, overall, 2022 was very...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How I Have Used VECTRA Testing to Guide RA Diagnosis and Treatment...What happens when I have a strong suspicion of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but the 2 traditional lab markers (rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies) are not coming back positive? I have...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
In the Meantime...My mom is going on vacation, and she asked me to stay at her cottage while she is away, to take care of her dog. I told her I would...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
