Bad RA Day...I wanted to share my day with this group, as I am sure all of you have had a similar feeling. Today...reactions9repliesCopingVenting
Things to Do...Ok - RA or PA (psoriatic). Been a year trying to find a drug that worked. Bad year. Recently, my immune system...reactions23comments
The Power of Connection: Health Leader Perspectives...Living with a chronic illness can be a challenging and isolating journey. The physical and emotional toll that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can...reactions7comments
Enbrel?...According to my rheumatologist I’m in a medically induced remission thanks to taking Enbrel 1x week, plus Nabumatone. I was wondering if...reactions2repliesCoping
Just diagnosed ...My name is Debbie. I have rheumatoid appointment in August. Feel very swollen and tired. My fingers look like Vienna sausages and...reactions28replies
4 Ways to Manage the Unpredictability of RA...When I was first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I was so grateful to have an actual diagnosis and answer to my...reactions14comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
Feet...I have been diagnosed as Palindromic RA for 6 years now on hydroxychloriquine which worked in the beginning and alleviated all my...reactions2replies
