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
My 2023 RA Intentions and Beyond...My sincerest hope is that your 2022 was a better year than mine. Don’t get me wrong, there were many moments of...reactions8comments
How I Have Used VECTRA Testing to Guide RA Diagnosis and Treatment...What happens when I have a strong suspicion of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but the 2 traditional lab markers (rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP...reactions19comments
In the Meantime...My mom is going on vacation, and she asked me to stay at her cottage while she is away, to take care...reactions12comments
Will you take our In America survey & help others understand life with RA?...Take survery: https://bit.ly/3Xs1bda *Update* The survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest. What makes RA so difficult, amongst other reasons...reactions3repliesAwareness
Canceled and Rebooked Surgery...I am sure some of you are wondering where I went to. I have been having issues with receiving emails and being...reactions4comments
The Confusion of How and Where to Get Test Results...I recently needed to get both a cervical MRI and knee x-rays. For better or worse, I asked for the reports so...reactions5comments
Question on RA physcians and do they really care about us?...It's been over 6 months since I have been on an RA med. The last one was Cimzia that I was on...reactions5repliesDepressionVentingCoping
