Joint Stiffness Not Required...I remember the first time I saw a rheumatologist, he asked me a simple question: Do you experience any stiffness? Promptly, I said no and I was telling the truth...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
How Circadian Rhythms Influence Autoimmune Disease...Circadian rhythms are 24-hour patterns generated by people's internal body clocks. These patterns respond to the environment, so they can change. Your circadian rhythms help tell you when to go...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedArthritis aye?...This deceiving title this disease is leads to much detriment. Effecting the patient's ability to effectively understand their condition. As well as initiating the ever so common alienation from loved...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesCoping
MommaSwain01...When I was 6, my dad and brother left my mom due to her RA. So I was homeschooled so I could take care of her. I did. I became...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
You've GOT To Be Kidding Me!!...My ribs hurt like someone has them in a vice. Left side, not my heart. Yes. The rib pain is indicating my former regime of leflunomide and Sulfasalazine is starting...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Advice for elbow replacement ...Hello, I have RA for over 20 years. It has left me with deformation on my foot hands and now elbows. I was told I need elbow replacement but I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesProgressionSurgeryTreatment
RA Blood Tests for Immflamation ...I am a woman 53 years old with seronegative RA and my PCP doctor said the high normal end of SED rate for a female over 50 is 30. I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessTreatment
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
Tips for Winter Flexibility and Self-Care...With winter approaching, time seems to be accelerating and slowing down at the same time. Shorter days make me feel like I must rush to get things done, but less...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Treatment with epilepsy...Hello, I wondered if anyone could advise. Yesterday, I found out I have RA as suspected. Desperately need a DMARD as I’m so much pain and discomfort. I have epilepsy...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesComorbidities
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Experiences with Biosimilars...The first injectable Biosimilar medication will come to market in January of 2023. Amjevita, a biosimilar of Humira, will likely be the first similar product in the marketplace in the...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
Hospital / Nursing Home Visits...I know this is a personal preference, but what is everyone's feeling about visiting friends or family in the hospital and nursing home? The new Covid variants are apparently immune...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
Long term low dose prednisone ...how many take low dose prednisone long term? I was diagnosed in July and it showed up with no warning or gradual. woke up, got out of bed and by...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesNewly Diagnosed
recommendation for a holistic or integrative doctor in the DC area?...Hello everybody, I live in DC area. Can somebody recommend a good holistic or integrative doctor in this area? Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Shingles Family Story...My dad had it when I was three years old. We were on our way from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Jackson’s Point, Ontario. He had to sell his car and we...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Helping Hands: Tips For Stiff Fingers...Hand pain and stiffness aren’t strangers to most of us living with rheumatoid arthritis. They can be one of the most vexing things to live with since we all use...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Biologics...I had been on Humira for about 6 years when I had to change to the biosimilar Amjevita. I have had 5 UTIs in 7 months and gastroenteritis. These are...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Doctors Aren't Always Right and How To Say "No"...Let me ask you this question. Do you know someone who is perfect? I mean, absolutely perfect; Never gives a wrong answer, never guesses wrong, never slacks off at work...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
How do I ask for testing? ...Hello everyone, firstly thank you for reading. I'm a 36 year old female and I've been suffering with horrible joint pain mostly in my heels and the smaller bones if...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
Rotator cuff surgery...Has anyone had ongoing problems after rotator cuff surgery. I am almost 4 months post op and the pain is far worse than before the surgery. I did all the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
