Symptoms? ...Hi y'all I'm 26 still on the road for diagnosis. I have a. Appointment coming up soon. I guess I am still in denial. Is this considered swelling? When I...reactions3repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceDiagnosis
5 RA-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips...It’s that time again! The birds are chirping, the relentless cold is lifting, and you’re noticing the dusty, dingy dirt tracked in all winter long for the first time. It’s...reactions14comments
Revisiting Diagnosis: A Reprise of Where I Was...I've had a few chances recently to reflect on my diagnosis of RA and lupus. Most of this has surfaced because I'm starting classes again, and when asked to introduce...reactions2comments
Need Advice...Hi, I’m Kim I got rheumatoid arthritis when I was 22 years old. Been on so many different meds after a while they stopped working. I’m on Rinvoq it’s not...reactions12comments
Is It RA Fatigue? Maybe Not...I have RA and COPD. Both cause fatigue. But lately I’ve just been dragging, forced to take 2 or more naps a day, unable to shop, cook or clean. In...reactions12comments
Thin Ice: A Winter Walk With Rheumatoid Arthritis...I walked with Sheryl on New Year’s Day at our favorite local park. We like this park because it is a leisurely walk with some moderate uphill terrain, but the...reactions6comments
New Diagnosis some questions re: Pinpoint Eyes...Hi everyone. I am 56 and developed seronegative inflammatory arthritis starting in July of last year a month or so after a moderna vaccine injection. It has developed rapidly since...reactions2repliesSeronegative RASide EffectsSymptoms
Burning feet...I was diagnosed RA after meniscus surgery . Of course the usual ,prednisone. After rheumatologist did their blood work and basically only found rheumatoid factor of 17 on the range...reactions10replies
Diagnosed with RA a year ago, my journey so far and some questions......Thank you and hello everyone. I have been looking to connect to other people who have similar arthritis and or auto immune disease that I can discuss with and listen...reactions4repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedExercise
Might have seronegative RA...Both shoulders, both hips, both middle fingers (only) and left wrist. Mostly I feel lots of paint in hips and shoulders starting in December. Lab tests, CRP 101, ANA negative...reactions14repliesDiagnosis
Things Change ...The other day, I was in my closet organizing and found myself sitting on the floor on an extra dog bed. When it was time to get up, I felt...reactions6comments
Methotrexate Tips…....Hi there, My wife has taken Methotrexate for RA for years and suffered all the usual side effects. She has found that taking the dose in halves over a period...reactions77replies
My Rheumatoid Arthritis Journey With Tea...As I am writing this article, it is a very cold winter day. I am inside as the wind is howling and snow is blowing with zero visibility. My city...reactions16comments
Just wondering.......Hello all, I am waiting to see a Rheumatologist but I was curious if my situation sounds similar to any of yours. I just turned 55, workout 5-6 days a...reactions2repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTips & Advice
Not officially diagnosed but being treated...My name is Ashley and I just turned 45. Back in sept of 2022, i suddenly became semi bedridden with severe knee pains and hip pains on both sides every...reactions11repliesNewly Diagnosed
Learning How to Live With RA...I’ve always been a very active person, raising 3 of my own children, my eldest having serious development problems and epilepsy, plus fostering 4 more from one family, plus caring...reactions22comments
Has any one had sudden onset arthritis with no previous signs or family history?...3 weeks ago I was training for a half marathon, running on the beach in the Dominican. (I live in Canada, just on vacation - came home immediately) Two days...reactions26repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
We Are More Than Just RA, We Are People With Lives...Guess what? Chronically ill and disabled people have lives. Gasp! It’s true! We drink milk and we date, and we stub our toes at night and curse the very universe...reactions64comments
Biologics...I had a horrible year with Humira. I got shingles, a full facial infection, appendicitis, slow, healing surgical wounds from the appendicitis, and unspecified gross hematuria. I need to start...reactions52replies
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Decision Fatigue...Should our rheumatoid arthritis always get the final say in every decision we make? Before I commit to pretty much anything, I always have to check in with my rheumatoid...reactions46comments
