FeaturedAsk Me Anything Live: With Rheumatologist Dr. Donica Baker...*Updated at 6:00 pm est on 5.24.23* Thank you for participating in our Ask Me Anything! This thread will be locked, but we will select the winner of the CINCOM...reactions126repliesHealthcare Team
RA and the Shame of COVID...Well, it finally happened. Despite all precautions taken and warnings observed, I am now unclean! That's right, just shy of 4 years, I have now officially joined the ranks of...reactions9comments
The Long Way Back: My Mental Health Struggles...I have been absent for a while. I am sharing my experience in the hopes that it helps each of us recognize symptoms and needs that MUST be addressed. I...reactions6comments
RA exercise program ...I am wondering if you can discuss what exercise program works best for those of you blessed with RA such as myself. I am 63, blessed with RA, insomnia, and...reactions43repliesExercise
Me-Time: Rest, Reflect, and Recharge...I am definitely an extrovert, but that doesn't mean that I don't need and enjoy alone time and "me-time." Living with chronic pain and RA is exhausting, which anyone who...reactions1comment
RA, Graves Disease, heart valve issues ...After being diagnosed with RA about 15 years ago, the “hits just keep on coming “. Next it was Fibromyalgia, then started losing teeth. Following that, I was diagnosed with...reactions10repliesAwarenessProgressionFlares & Flare Management
Methotrexate Side Effects...I am wondering if any one in our community has suffered nose bleeds when taking methotrexate? I have been on methotrexate before and have had other side effects. However, my...reactions5repliesSide Effects
Tips on Recovering from Shoulder Replacement Surgery...A bit of advanced planning and preparation before shoulder replacement surgery can help with the recovery process. Although every individual is different, there are considerations that can be helpful for...reactions2comments
Covid and RA...I've recently had a bad case of Covid where I tested positive for 26 days!. Since having Covid I've been having the worst RA flare since being diagnosed in 2009...reactions3repliesFlares & Flare Management
Dear Rheumatoid Arthritis Community...I want to share that I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis three years ago. Although I have been managing my symptoms, I am now seeking advice from the community on...reactions7comments
Heartbroken...“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it...reactions5comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment...Good morning hi all, I’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2011. I took meds for a year and a half, then stopped taking them and changed to a strict...reactions4comments
Eat Better With RA, Feel Better With RA?...RA Health Leader Franki recently shared her exploration into alternatives to medication, including changing her diet and lifestyle (Article: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/lifestyle-and-nutrition ) I am curious about your experience. Have you noticed...reactions30repliesDiet & Nutrition
Self-Care Isn’t Easy With Rheumatoid Arthritis...Whenever I play the "if I had a million dollars" game in my head, I always have one thing at the top of my list - regular massage. Over the...reactions5comments
Hip pain...I was diagnosed 23 years ago with mod/severe RA. I have journeyed through biologics jak inh..etc with limited short term success. My pain and disability has mainly been hands, wrists...reactions13repliesProgression
We Are What We Eat, Aren't We?...I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis for 10 years now. When my elbows first swelled up like little balloons, I was only 15. My mom and I were referred to a rheumatologist...reactions34comments
RA and colds and flu...Hi all I am newly diagnosed and on Methotrexate. Knowing the status of my immune system causes me great stress. I have a question. How do you deal with colds...reactions2repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Losing My Voice...By Sherry Duquet RA Warrior, children’s author, yoga instructor I thought the pain in my throat would eventually go away, but it didn’t. The Strep test this time was negative...reactions35comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Health...I would like to draw awareness to the cardiovascular risks that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can experience. These can range from increased risk of heart attacks and strokes to inflammation...reactions4comments
RA Diagnosis(or not)...Hi all, Just joined this site so please forgive the length of this post regarding my story thus far. I am a bricklayer in my late 50ish and up to...reactions3repliesSymptoms
