New infusion starting...Hiya all! So I haven’t posted here yet and thought this would be a good start! Diagnosed at 24 (now 44) have been on loads of medications. I’ve been on...reactions6repliesTreatment
A New Medicine...I have not posted anything for a while it hasn't been good and all the medicine has not worked so now its on to CIMZIA that I have to really...reactions6repliesTreatment
Community Views: Changing Perceptions of Rheumatoid Arthritis...Before a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis, many people have an incomplete picture of the disease. We were curious about how their perception of the disease changed after they were diagnosed...reactions4comments
I Am Not a Warrior...I refuse to be a warrior in the war on RA. Every time I go to an arthritis-related event, they honor warriors. I have arthritis, but I am not a...reactions24comments
Medicare issues...I cannot be the only one who can’t afford treatment because Medicare only covers a small portion of the IV costs and medication. Need recommendations as I have no other...reactions13repliesCostTreatment
RA flares from altitude changes?...I live at sea level and recently traveled up to the mountains at about 7000 feet. I felt my hands and wrists become painful and swollen. And my ankles also...reactions9repliesFlares & Flare Management
Ibuprofen side effects...I need something for pain sometimes. My dr. has prescribed ibuprofen previously. Since my liver enzymes continue to be a problem he doesn't want me taking it. (I take very...reactions4repliesTreatment
Biologics cost v age v benefits....To see benefits of biologics make up for the cost of the medication and if so what is the sliding scale for the age of taking your first injection for...reactions1replyHealthcare TeamBiologic MedicationCost
Childhood Stress and Trauma: Can It Impact the Development of RA?...This article was inspired by my current rheumatologist. She is my eighth rheumatologist, and I believe 8 is my lucky number. I started seeing her in 2018. At that time...reactions67comments
Yoga app?...Good morning all! I'm looking for a Yoga app for beginners - paid or free. Any recommendations?...reactions2repliesExerciseTips & Advice
Diagnosis change ..symptoms the same...I was diagnosed over 5 Yrs ago with RA. Treated with various meds..oral, infusions and injections. Went to a closer located, new to town rheumatologist..told I did not have RA...reactions2repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosis
What to do...Hello all. New here. Lots of good info. I am 44. Was just diagnosed in November. Dr wondered how I had gone so long undiagnosed. I have always had symptoms...reactions5replies
RA and Jaw Joints...Just wondering how common is it to experience jaw pain with RA. Have had severe facial problems, of course neurologist says it's migeaines. I said that's just an affect od...reactions1reply
Methotrexate side effect...Has anyone experienced swelling and a red face thats hot to touch after taking methotrexate injection? This happens to me the day after I take my injection and I told...reactions11repliesSide EffectsFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
New Improvements to ABLE Accounts...Many people who receive federal benefits for disability have a challenge with being able to save due to asset restrictions. While you may want to put away some funds for...reactions4comments
Sara’s Story...I started having issues that were excruciating for a while in my shoulder, but when going to the hospital they told me that I had a frozen shoulder and gave...reactions2comments
Finger Rash during RA Flareup...I am 8 months into a RA flareup (my first flare up since originally diagnosed in March 2021) so I am unsure if this odd symptom is actually RA or...reactions5repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsTips & Advice
RA and the Covid Booster...I was diagnosed with RA in 2010. I have been in remission since taking Methotrexate and Humira shots. Since I was working in a nursing home during Covid, I had...reactions8repliesHealthcare TeamFlares & Flare Management
Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare possibly caused by Mounjaro...I am going on my 8th month (since October 2022) of a RA flareup and after NEVER missing a weekly Humira injection, reducing all inflammatory foods and taking anti-inflammatory supplements...reactions4repliesSide EffectsFlares & Flare ManagementTreatment
Enbrel. Now Humira. Loads of Prednisone daily....I just found this website. Diagnosed with RA probably 2.5 years ago. I have it in both my hands and in my wrist. I had Lyme disease about 10 years...reactions8repliesBiologic Medication
