Rheumatoid arthritis...I also have regular arthritis in both knees, but the right knee is very bad. The shots helped one time for about 3 months and then the second shot did...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementComorbidities
Accessible RA Clothes...One aspect you might not hear discussed a lot when you have RA is how inaccessible clothes can be, especially when you experience joint damage from RA. You don't realize...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
RA + Ulcerative Colitis + Celiac...I currently have RA and UC and have had both 20 years plus. I feel like I am developing celiac symptoms. It is so hard to know if it is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesComorbidities
The Mask We Wear with RA...I was looking through some old photos the other day of me from childhood. I was posed very proudly in an all-plastic, full-body Halloween costume. The costume came with a...Reactions0reactionsComments40 comments
Quality of Life...I was diagnosed after my inflammatory markers were off the chart. It took 6 months to see a specialist and have the doplar. I have had back and hip pain...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesProgression
Voting with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Voting is a fundamental American right, but it has special meaning for people with disabilities or health conditions. Until federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were enacted...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Meds...I was recently diagnosed with ra and have been given hydrochloroquine. I'm really paranoid about taking it. A couple of months ago I did a lot of research and changed...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Medical Specialist - Collecting Ologist...In my family of myself and 5 siblings we all have medical issues, some more serious then others but we all have found a way to deal with ourselves and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesComorbiditiesCopingTreatment
RA - Season Changes Autumn and Winter How about you?...Well folks it is Autumn here in the U.S. with winter closing fast. During this time of year I usually start flaring up more then other times and my depression...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesWeather
Music Makes the Medicine Go Down...When I was a kid growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now called juvenile idiopathic arthritis), I spent a lot of time in the car being driven to medical appointments...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Medical Gaslighting...I just read an interesting and very relatable article in the New York Times. In the article, experts share tips on how to advocate for yourself in a healthcare setting...Reactions0reactionsComments73 comments
Accessible Alternative Short-term Pain Management Options...You need many options when you are battling varying degrees and types of pain on a daily basis. Whether it is stabbing, throbbing, on fire, or frozen, pain always comes...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis...I have had arthritis since I was 3, I am now 24. I obviously have good days and bad. I am currently working full-time as a primary school teacher. This...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & AdviceWork & Employment
Leflunomide 20 mg...Hi! New to any forum on RA. I was taking methotrexate for six weeks but developed hives so was taken off. I'm to begin leflunomide (Arava). This dmard scares the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Living with Undifferentiated Arthritis (UA)...I was diagnosed with UA about 5 years ago and I’d like to chat with other UA people. I’m thinking I might learn a lot about treatment options if I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & NutritionFlares & Flare ManagementSeronegative RA
Flare ups ...Hi, I'm new here. I'm 41 and just recently diagnosed. Having trouble adjusting to meds and currently going through a pretty testing flare up. It's hard to tell,when I'm in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Medicine ...Hi there, My mother has RA in her hands and has asked me to research medicine that offers any real pain relief. I am wondering if from experience, what medicine...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentMedical MarijuanaDiet & Nutrition
Accessible Alternative Long-term Pain Management Options...These alternative pain management options (often) take a longer time to see any noticeable changes in overall pain and fatigue levels. These aren’t my “go-to” options for immediate pain relief...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
4 Things You Don't Need to Apologize for With RA...Being a newer member of the RA community (I just recently passed my 2-year diagnosis-versary), I have learned a lot about what it means to live with RA and the...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Editor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
