Serve pain in hip & femur ...Hi everyone, hope you are well, I've had RA for 13 years now & the past 2 months I've had this pain in my left hip & femur I've had...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Grappling With Instability or Fusion...At a recent visit to a new spinal doctor, I learned that my top couple of vertebrae have become "naturally fused" as a result of my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). He...reactions47comments
Methotrexate Week 4...I started on Methotrexate 4 weeks ago and this week I am sincerely feeling better! 🙏 I am on the folic acid and finishing the prednisone this week that my...reactions41repliesTreatment
Naltrexone LDN...Has anyone tried or know anything about taking naltrexone for RA?...reactions6repliesTreatment
Unexpected Red: Eye Inflammation with RA...Until my own episode, I never realized RA could affect your eyes. Joints? Sure. But eyes? It seemed far-fetched in a disease like RA. I was aware of the need...reactions40comments
Codeine and Nada...I have been using Tramadol for years. My RA doc asked me to see a pain doc. I actually don’t understand this. You are an RA doc and pain is...reactions26comments
Changing Perspectives of RA...When someone thinks of a person with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), they don't think of me — for a variety of reasons. I'm young (a majority of patients with RA start...reactions4comments
Hands really hurting ...I used my hands to much yesterday at work using a chain saw so now the pain meds dont seem to be doing any good I stayed home to rest...reactions1replyCoping
Angela's Adventure: Traveling with RA..."Travel brings power and love back into your life." -Rumi Hallo aus Köln, Deutschland! (Hello from Cologne, Germany) I'm writing this from my friends' house in Cologne, Germany, where I've...reactionscomments
Just diagnosed ...Hello, I was just diagnosed with beginning stage of seronegative rhumetoid Artheritis. I have been given the choice of two medications and both I have read up on and don't...reactions7repliesSeronegative RA
New to Rhumatoid Arthritis...I contacted my Dr in regards to symptoms of a flare up which has nothing to do with my Osteoarthritis in my back. I have very swollen painful wrist and...reactions9repliesCoping
5 House Cleaning Tips for Life With Rheumatoid Arthritis...In a perfect world, I’d be able to afford to have someone come in and clean my house for me. But as we are all painfully aware, we do not...reactions24comments
Prednisone ...My husband takes 5mg of prednisone a day, the doctor keeps trying to cut it back. Every time he does he inflames and has a lot of pain. When he...reactions2repliesTreatment
When Our Service and Support Animals Are in Need...I am the proud mom of a 7-year-old, 20-pound cat named Luka. He is no ordinary animal; he has been deemed my emotional support animal by my physician. Through my...reactions25comments
Osteo Biflex supplement...Were there any studies on the effectiveness of taking Osteo Biflex triple strength supplement for RA? It has chondrotin and glucosamine....reactions7repliesDiet & Nutrition
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...reactions17comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions19repliesCoping
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
