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
Brief Update...I am doing good, hip is good as long as I don't move it the wrong way. About a week ago I...reactions5comments
Blood & urine tests...My first diagnosis came from blood & urine testing, and a consistently positive ANA. Since then, it is rare for the tests...reactions3replies
Well, it's official I have rheumatoid arthritis after getting vaccinated ...No history of it in my mother's family no history of it ever in my father's family. I have never had any...reactions9replies
FeaturedConversation of the Week: RA & Support Animals...This week's discussion is on RA & Emotional Support Animals (ESA). In this forum we will discuss what exactly an Emotional Support...reactions37repliesCopingTips & Advice
FeaturedI'm going to have to give up my job, how do I deal with that?...Showing results for 'Hi, I am a primary school teacher and I've j just come to the realisation that I have to...reactions13repliesWork & Employment
All the Sickness...Have you ever had a real doozy of a month? I have. I fell seriously ill and to be very honest, it...reactions10comments
Enbrel ...hello new here. My dr. wants to start me on Enbrel and I was wondering has anyone taken this and had side...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
