Conversation of the Week: Pet Care when You're in a Flare...What are your tips for taking care of your furry (and non-furries) when you have a chronic illness flare? Why are our...reactions6repliesTips & Advice
Numbers OK but Still in Much Pain...I have RA mostly in my hands, wrists, and elbows. I take only Rinvoq 15 mg once a dayfor my RA. But...reactions5repliesBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare Management
Conversation of the Week...We're continuing an initiative designed to connect you with our RA health leaders! Resuming in June 2023, each week a different RA...reactions5comments
Rheumatoid arthritis...I also have regular arthritis in both knees, but the right knee is very bad. The shots helped one time for about...reactions3repliesFlares & Flare ManagementComorbidities
Accessible RA Clothes...One aspect you might not hear discussed a lot when you have RA is how inaccessible clothes can be, especially when you...reactions16comments
RA + Ulcerative Colitis + Celiac...I currently have RA and UC and have had both 20 years plus. I feel like I am developing celiac symptoms. It...reactions2repliesComorbidities
The Mask We Wear with RA...I was looking through some old photos the other day of me from childhood. I was posed very proudly in an all-plastic...reactions40comments
Quality of Life...I was diagnosed after my inflammatory markers were off the chart. It took 6 months to see a specialist and have the...reactions2repliesProgression
Voting with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Voting is a fundamental American right, but it has special meaning for people with disabilities or health conditions. Until federal laws like...reactionscomments
Meds...I was recently diagnosed with ra and have been given hydrochloroquine. I'm really paranoid about taking it. A couple of months ago...reactions3replies
Medical Specialist - Collecting Ologist...In my family of myself and 5 siblings we all have medical issues, some more serious then others but we all have...reactions6repliesComorbiditiesCopingTreatment
RA - Season Changes Autumn and Winter How about you?...Well folks it is Autumn here in the U.S. with winter closing fast. During this time of year I usually start flaring...reactions16repliesWeather
Music Makes the Medicine Go Down...When I was a kid growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now called juvenile idiopathic arthritis), I spent a lot of time...reactions2comments
Medical Gaslighting...I just read an interesting and very relatable article in the New York Times. In the article, experts share tips on how...reactions73comments
Accessible Alternative Short-term Pain Management Options...You need many options when you are battling varying degrees and types of pain on a daily basis. Whether it is stabbing...reactions3comments
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis...I have had arthritis since I was 3, I am now 24. I obviously have good days and bad. I am currently...reactions4repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & AdviceWork & Employment
Leflunomide 20 mg...Hi! New to any forum on RA. I was taking methotrexate for six weeks but developed hives so was taken off. I'm...reactions5repliesTreatment
Living with Undifferentiated Arthritis (UA)...I was diagnosed with UA about 5 years ago and I’d like to chat with other UA people. I’m thinking I might...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionFlares & Flare ManagementSeronegative RA
Flare ups ...Hi, I'm new here. I'm 41 and just recently diagnosed. Having trouble adjusting to meds and currently going through a pretty testing...reactions1replyCoping
Medicine ...Hi there, My mother has RA in her hands and has asked me to research medicine that offers any real pain relief...reactions1replyTreatmentMedical MarijuanaDiet & Nutrition
