Had to stop all meds...My doctor took me off the methotrexate just over a month ago and up until last week I was still getting my biologic infusions. But because my liver tests are...reactions6replies
New Scientist Article on new therapies to cure A/I conditions...Great article, note it is long. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535322-100-inside-the-new-therapies-promising-to-finally-beat-autoimmune-disease/...reactions2repliesTreatment
Becoming aware of Rheumatoid Arthritis siblings....I was diagnosed with RA about 1986. For the most part RA was my sole contention. At about the 22nd year I started noticing I didn’t recover from the cold...reactions3replies
Dry skin...Has anyone suffered with really dry skin especially on legs no matter how much moisturiser I apply my skin is so dry especially on my legs....reactions2replies
Community Views: RA and Intimate Relationships...Many people associate the month of February with Valentine's Day and the centuries-old symbol of the heart. But did you know that February is also World Heart Month? This year...reactions6comments
I’m 19, could this be arthritis?...I’ve had both my hands and fingers like this since 13… and I’m starting to worry why am I getting arthritis at a very early young age. None of my...reactions4repliesBiologic MedicationAwareness
Questions: LED Light therapy...GM. My wife, concerned about my pain. bought me a Red and Infrared light therapy mitt for my hands. she has all good intentions, I used it a couple of...reactions4repliesAssistive DevicesTreatmentHealthcare Team
Worse pain ever...Having the worst flare up I have ever had, in so much pain can hardly walk and can’t sleep because of the pain...reactions5repliesFlares & Flare Management
I've also had new problems. Lungs:Pulm Fibrosis. But the rheum. here says my blood is fine? Help?...reactions1reply
Better sleep...Hello, Any suggestions for supplements and or meds to help with sleep? Thanks....reactions32repliesSleep
Mouth teeth ulcers...Hi Guys Been on methotrexate since May24. Low dose then upped to get me off anti inflammatorys and pain killers. After 6 months on 6 x 2.5g a week I...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisVentingTreatmentSymptoms
Always In Pain...I have been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for most of my adult life. I was finally diagnosed in 2018. I take infusions, multiple medications, and do physical therapy, but...reactions28comments
Surviving...I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when I was 12 years old. I’m 55 now. Over the years, I have tried almost every type of medication to find...reactions8comments
RA and Risk of Heart Failure...New Research found that those with RA are nearly twice as likely to develop heart failure (see: https://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/news/ra-linked-to-increased-risk-for-heart-failure/). Does your rheumatologist include monitoring heart health as part of your care?...reactionsrepliesAwarenessComorbidities
A Simple Fall Uncovered Unknown Bone Degeneration...I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2016, about 10 months after I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease — another autoimmune disease centered around inflammation. However, I'm fairly certain I've...reactions16comments
Natural remedies ...Anyone come off medication for rheumatoid arthritis and used natural methods that have worked...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceProgressionTreatmentSymptoms
I Feel Like My Throat is Closing Up...I'm kinda freaking out a little bit here and U don't know what I should to about this. The night before last my lymph nodes in my neck below and...reactions8replies
vagus nerve stimulation for treatment of RA...Article in NPR. Did anyone see this? (let’s hope research like this isn’t put on hold for the next four years) https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/03/nx-s1-5272748/vagus-nerve-stimulation-may-tame-autoimmune-diseases...reactions9repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
