8 Pain Relief Therapies I Can't Live Without...It's funny- when you live in pain, you spend a lot of time thinking about (and trying) different ways to think less...reactions20comments
End of Semester Stress and RA...Who would have thought: I'm sick again! And it's at the worst possible time for a graduate student: finals week. This serves...reactions1comment
What can I do to prevent more damage to my fingers...My little fingers & thumbs have become crooked & quite painful...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Surgery/Nervous ...I saw the hand specialist who believes the bumps on my knuckles are rheumatoid nodules (although my rheumy wasn't completely sure) Ultimately...reactions2replies
Dealing with RA fevers...I'm currently dealing with my latest of several RA fevers that I've had on and off these past couple months, and it's...reactions6repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & AdviceSymptoms
Knee flare up...Hello, I really need some opinions or info of someone has a similar problem. I got diagnosed with JRA when I was...reactions4repliesFlares & Flare Management
How Much Do You Know about Rheumatoid Arthritis?...As many of you already know, the month of May is dedicated to Arthritis Awareness Month. This year, in honor of awareness...reactionscomments
Rheumatoid fatigue...What to do about RA Fatigue. Every couple of weeks or so I have day or two that I feel absolutely exhausted...reactions12repliesBrain Fog
Sandie...I was diagnosed with RA 8 yrs ago. I am now 68. I started on MTX which I didn’t feel great on...reactions6comments
Behavioral Responses & RA...A few years ago, I began to recognize, what I viewed as an irrational, pre-flare event. I would have a burst of...reactions7repliesAwareness
Started methotrexate ...Finally say my Dr. He said I had a bad case and that it had went too long undiagnosed. But he thinks...reactions1reply
Social security disability ...My spouse with RA is trying to get SSDI. She has a robust 40 year work history, and is only applying because...reactions1reply
25 Summer Activities for Bad Pain Days...With summer just around the corner, many of us are ready to enjoy more activity, BBQs, and days in the sun. It’s...reactions6comments
What I’ve Learned From the RA Community...The rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community is diverse. It is full of people from all ages, genders, and geographic locations. The RA community...reactions1comment
Alcohol Consumption and RA...Stay with me here: I think there's a surprisingly intricate relationship between alcohol and RA. Don't get me wrong; I love occasionally...reactions4comments
Tremors...I have RA for 32 years and my OA has kicked me out. I've noticed I get tremors or shaking in my...reactions1reply
Tiredness ...I am really fed up with feeling so so tired, my energy levels are so low can anyone advise me please....reactions6replies
Ask Me Anything Featuring Rheumatologist, Dr. Baker...Dr. Baker is a board-certified rheumatologist in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. She is a 2-time published author of “The Rheumatoid...reactionscomments
Does My RA Doctor REALLY Hear Me?...When we moved 4 years ago, one of the most difficult challenges was establishing a new relationship with a rheumatologist here. In...reactions13comments