Exhaustion in RA...I am so exhausted and such brain fog that I was worried I was getting early Alzheimer's like my mother but she didn't have until her 70's. I can be...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementBrain FogSleep
Advocating for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Being a Voice in Court ...The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines being an advocate as, “one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group.” The day we were personally diagnosed with RA or someone...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
just diagnosed...I am just turning 32 at the end of this month and got diagnosed with RA although according to my dr it was missed back in 2018. While my finger...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
Stronger Hands: Keeping Your Small Joints Stable...Keeping my strength up is one of the biggest uphill battles of my life. This is also the case when it comes to my hands because they have endured more...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Insurance Surprises...When living with chronic illness, health insurance is vital. There’s absolutely no way many of us could pay for treatment and care without insurance coverage. Maintaining access to health insurance...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Travel and transporting RA injections...How can I travel with my RA Benepali injections keeping them at the correct temperature?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
RA Relationships and the Big Contradiction...When you have a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis, especially for many years, there’s a unique contradiction that occurs. Interestingly, the longer you suffer from whatever chronic illness you may...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Medicare now not elible for co-pay cards...Since I have turned 65 I no longer qualify of Orecia co-pay. Looking for an alternative that will not cost me $4500 per month. Can anyone help me...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesInsurance & Disability
Pain ...hi all I was diagnosed with RA in may science than I'm on methatraxate, humira and Prednisone . Methatraxate didn't help alone thats why they add humira , prednisone it's...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTreatment
Chronic Illness Runs in My Family...Some chronic illnesses can run in the family. My dad has a form of arthritis that is chronic and inflammatory — though not RA — and my grandmother on my...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Using the oven with RA...I find I can no longer put anything in the oven, and taking it out is even worse! Is there another cooking method that’s not a microwave?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Quality Sleep is Hard with RA: Tips and Tricks...You never realize how difficult the act of sleep can be until it becomes an issue for you. For many people, sleep is a mindless and enjoyable act–something that they...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Steroids vs Tramadol ...It's now 2.05 am Thursday. Had steroid injection therapy in my knee, it helped tremendously for only 2 weeks. Few months later had a steroid injection but it only helped...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementHealthcare Team
FeaturedAsk Me Anything Live: With Kat Elton and Kelly Mack...*Updated at 9:40 am est on 9.29.22* Thank you for participating in our Ask Me Anything! This thread will be locked, but we will select the winner of the paraffin...Reactions0reactionsComments170 repliesAwareness
Hairfall...Hello. I am new to this Forum. I have RA and am on Biologics. I have recently been experiencing hairfall. Is this normal. What can I do to stop it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsBiologic Medication
Exploring the Option of Surgery...All of the times I have had surgery, it never felt optional. It always felt like something I needed to do to either maintain quality of life or to survive...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Newly Diagnosed & Looking For Any Tips...Hello everyone! I am a 30yr old female who was just diagnosed yesterday with RA after almost a year of dealing with severe pain. Although it may sound dramatic to...Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Warning, always check with your chemist, about what medication you get from your rheumatologist nurse or your general doctor ...First wrong dosage. Hi, everyone, one of the family doctors i saw, misread the prescription that i got from my rheumatologist nurse at the hospital, she wrote 20mg of methotrexate...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSide EffectsAwarenessSeronegative RA
Trouble with walking and stiffness after sitting a short time ...When I sit down in my recliner or get up out of bed, I have horrible stiffness and coordination in my legs. It is frustrating! I also have newly developed...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
Hi there is having angina to do with having R.A....Hi to all, I have been to see the Cardiologist last Wednesday and he says I have Angina and put me on a tablet 1 per day and I am...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesComorbidities
