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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions64comments
Biologics...I had a horrible year with Humira. I got shingles, a full facial infection, appendicitis, slow, healing surgical wounds from the appendicitis...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...reactions46comments
What Life With RA Is Really Like: Results from the 2022 RA In America Survey...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that commonly affects a person’s joints, tissues, organs, and so much more. Although RA...reactions5comments
anti-jo-1 positive during routine blood work...34 Male, Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 1 year back noticed ANA IF positive (1:100) "anti-jo-1 positive" (1 positive) while testing for ENA...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Adverse side effects of methotrexate ...Has anyone had any adverse side effects to methotrexate. I got the flu and according to the doctors the methotrexate wasn’t working...reactions68repliesAwarenessSide EffectsTreatment
Using Electronic Devices With RA Hands...Successfully managing the use of electronic devices intended to make our lives easier and more efficient can be neither if we are...reactions23comments
H.O.P.E...."Grief and hope can coexist." -Rebecca Solnit I recently saw a meme posted on social media that caught my eye and attention...reactions7comments
Does it sound like i have rheumatoid arthritis?...Im in a predicament im a 40yr old male about to start a job i really need its good money im two...reactions8replies
Covid vaccines...Im UK based and I know things are a little different in the US, but have any of you had spike tests...reactions8repliesBiologic Medication
Abnormal Periods While Managing RA...One of our RA health leaders, Monica, shared her experience battling anemia, and abnormal periods - in addition to her RA (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/anemic-menstruation)...reactions4repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Interstitial Cystitis ...Anyone else been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis?...reactions9repliesComorbidities
New Year, Same RA...It's the start of a new year, and with that comes the same stuff we usually hear around this time about how...reactions7comments
RA Diagnosis ...I have an RA factor that runs 3 to 4 times the max normal. I have been diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome and...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Anemic and Confused: Part 1...For over a year, rheumatoid arthritis has not been my biggest health concern. (I know, right?!) My biggest health issue has been...reactions7comments
