Wheres it come from? ...Im 65. I was fit. Gym 3 times a week. Had a excellent job. Then wheels fell off. Retrenched 3 times. Covid collapsed economy. Never took vax only Ivermectin. Got...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisSeronegative RA
Medication pricing ISSUES...Just wondering if anyone shared the same isuue ... ... I moved December 2023 and therefore had to change my insurance. I was on Enbrel for years; very happily. After...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Very Frustrated...Hi all, As I’ve shared before, I’ve had 82 surgeries to either fuse, replace, or—in one case—completely remove a joint. For over three years, I’ve been dealing with tailbone and...Reactions0reactionsComments40 comments
It's a Robbery....When I was in my 50's and told I had RA, I was too busy with a full-time job and raising two adolescent kids to put much thought into it...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Journey with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis...I was invited to share my story and experience of having JRA (Juv. Rheumatoid Arthritis). I actually had recently created a blog site where I had made the decision to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
RA Journey...I was diagnosed with RA 10 years ago. I'm 71 years old today. Shortly thereafter, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. While undergoing bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction, I was unable...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Burden of RA: A Journey from Feeling Helpless to Finding Hope...A friend recently asked me a poignant question: "When your RA was at its worst, did you ever feel like a burden?" Her question brought me close to tears because...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDepressionFriends & FamilyCoping
Switching Medication ...I would like to know if anyone switched from Abatacept to any other medication. I am considering switching to Humera. My RA is under control, but I want the freedom...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologic Medication
The pain is unbearable at times yes, but I still have people who rely on me. No time for the pain 💯...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Should I Take Probiotics With RA?...Probiotics seem to be some of the hottest supplements to grace grocery store shelves in recent years. It seems like everyone has heard of the potential health benefits and has...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Pain solutions while beginning methotrexate...I am starting on methotrexate, so far I've only had one week's dose (oral). The first time I tried this I couldn't stand the pain without ibuprofen or naproxen, so...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesNewly DiagnosedFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
It Doesn't Show On the Outside So It's Not That Bad...I never realized how strong of a person I was until I realized that I hide this poison so well that people don't even realize how sick I am. If...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Smart Watch?...Have you tried a Smart Watch to help with RA? Which ones have you tried? Are there functions that help with evaluating or improving your sleep? How about trying to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAssistive DevicesExerciseSleep
RA and having children ...I am 39 year old male and RA patient since I was 6 years old. The main reason I am writing is regarding the wish of my wife and me...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Pain and showering...Hi. I have had RA since 1977. Diagnosed correctly around 1982. Both total knee replacements. And many other surgeries. My upper body hurts constantly especially with this cold weather. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAssistive DevicesTips & Advice
FeaturedRA and Cold Weather...How does the cold weather impact your symptoms? Have you found anything that helps manage pain and stiffness during the winter season?...Reactions0reactionsComments46 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementWeatherTips & Advice
Subscription of Biological ...I am being forced to from using Humira by my insurance company starting in January. Sad...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBiologic Medication
From Remission to Flare...I lost my husband to cancer 14 years ago. Sometime after the funeral, I woke up one morning and could not move a muscle without severe pain. It took me...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Community Views: RA in Extreme Weather...Winter is fast approaching for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Many of our community members on RheumatoidArthritis.net have shared their experiences with cold weather's impact on their RA...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
