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...reactions2repliesProgressionSurgeryTreatment
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...reactions4repliesAwarenessTreatment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions11repliesComorbidities
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...reactions15replies
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...reactions3repliesTips & 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...reactions19repliesNewly 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....reactions4repliesTreatmentTips & 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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions6replies
RA Flare or RA Nudge...I recently had a significant RA flare, which is probably not news to anyone with rheumatoid arthritis. What was new for me was that it was the first one that...reactions5comments
When Symptoms Are Not Mirrored in Lab Tests...In August 2022, I started having pain in my middle fingers on both hands. Of course, it was worse in my dominant hand. I also could not straighten those fingers...reactions18comments
Conversation of the Week: How To Stay Resilient Mentally and Physically with RA...I feel like the words, Rheumatoid Arthritis and resiliency go hand in hand. Let's face it, no one with the diagnosis, chose to sign up for it. It is something...reactions11repliesMental HealthCoping
Relieving pain without NSAIDS...I’m on Xarelto, a blood thinner, and cannot take anti inflammatories. I also cannot take Tylenol because it elevates my liver enzymes. I’m aware of diet, exercise, cold packs, warm...reactions7repliesCoping
Getting Rhematologist support for time off work...I need advice about getting approval for a reduced work schedule for my RA. I've got RA and have had to move to a part time schedule at work -...reactions1replyInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
