You've GOT To Be Kidding Me!!...My ribs hurt like someone has them in a vice. Left side, not my heart. Yes. The rib pain is indicating my...reactions2comments
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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions5comments
Biologics...I had been on Humira for about 6 years when I had to change to the biosimilar Amjevita. I have had 5...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions7repliesCoping
