Benefits of Using a Water Flosser When Living With RA...Having lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since my twenties, I have battled through a lot of issues with my teeth and my gums. Seems like a countless number of dental...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Movement as important as meds?...RA > 30 years. I have been on biological, NSAIDs, Hydroxychloroquine, opiods, medical marijuana along with the host of pharmaceutical drugs. I find it mandatory to do stretching and range...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptomsTreatmentDiet & NutritionExerciseMedical MarijuanaTips & Advice
Antibiotics for RA?...I recently required several stitches and incurred some lacerations on my hand. When the NP noticed I took Methotrexate shots weekly she prescribed 1000 mgs of Cephalexin daily for 10...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Wife with Severe RA...wife has moderate to severe RA. Hands severely active and painful. On Humira and many other pills. Been 30 plus years RA. Sees RHEUMATOLOGIST regularly. Any one know of possible...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
acceptable amount of time to see rheumatologist when serious change occurs...just wondering if anyone has an opinion on this... started having much worse pain in both knees, much worse in right.. swelling, hard to walking was difficult to put it...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesSymptomsVentingHealthcare TeamProgressionTips & Advice
Tendonitis ...Hi I was recently diagnosed with RA and I also deal with Graves disease. I'm having alot of trouble with my elbows it started with just my rt but now...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedSymptomsVenting
Muscle wasting and lack of grip strength. ...After any suggestions for things that might help to slow the progression of this problem. Two years ago when I was detailing my then current daily ‘challenges’ to my rheumatologist...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAssistive DevicesFlares & Flare ManagementCoping
Weighted vests...I’m osteopenic so adding weight lifting to my exercise of swimming since swimming has zero weight bearing. However using dumbbells is NOT working for my RA hands. Has anyone tried...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAssistive DevicesExerciseComorbidities
A Battle or a Journey?...I’ll be honest. I’ve been absent from writing for almost a year now. Why? I feel like I have been in an increasingly difficult battle with rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, coronary...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Disability ...Can RA result in permanent disability and cause depression?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesWork & EmploymentDepression
Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Flares...To open a jar, I usually place it under running warm water and use a towel to open it. During a flare-up, in the mornings, I use hot and cold...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCopingAssistive Devices
Reflecting on the Holidays and Looking Ahead to the New Year...With Christmas behind us and New Year's around the corner, how are you feeling? How has your holiday time been so far and what are you looking forward to in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCoping
Arthritis is ruining my life ...it keeps flaring up and it means I have to limp round the house. I can’t leave the house. My work are ok about it for now but I think...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Sinus and Allergy...I was diagnosed with RA and started hydroxychloroquine on November 1st. I started getting sick around 11/26 and after 4 doctors appts, 2 antibiotics, and steroids. I am still on...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSeronegative RA
Alternative therapy hgh ?...Hello I'm a 57 yr old male that has had RA since my teens.. I have been through all the various treatments bio/ jaks excetra.. diets..moved from the north to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Researching resealable/reusable bags...Ziplock bags and such are just killing me these days, so I'm looking into something like thoes "stasher" bags. Does anyone have suggestions as to which are the best for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Parenting an Active Child While Living With RA...My daughter is our miracle baby. She was conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF) after several years of failed attempts and even technological interventions. She is also the only baby...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Osteoporosis/Osteopenia...What experience do people have with the medications for osteoporosis? PCP wants me on bisphosphonate. Also eyeing rheumy in January, def going to discuss with her. Anyone taking any pills...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesComorbiditiesTreatment
Sudden hand and shoulder issues...I have had osteoarthritis in knees for over 20 years and slight issues with hands and shoulders due to so many years using crutches. But this year in August my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Wheres it come from? ...Im 65. I was fit. Gym 3 times a week. Had a excellent job. Then wheels fell off. Retrenched 3 times. Covid collapsed economy. Never took vax only Ivermectin. Got...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisSeronegative RA
