Water is RA's best friend...During the dog days of summer, we often don’t need much of a reminder to stay hydrated as thirst is a constant companion, but remembering to stay hydrated when summer...reactions4comments
Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR...Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR is a board-certified rheumatologist practicing the art of medicine in her beloved hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. With roots in the field of Kinesiology, she...
Question about juvenile idiopathic arthritis...I knew there was such a thing as Juvenile Diabetes, but hadn't heard much in the field of JIV. I know I have some bad days with my RA and...reactions1replyFriends & Family
Mobility assistance ...I am 42 and am fighting needing mobility assistance. How do you know when it’s time? My main issues are endurance and pain on bad days....reactions4repliesCopingAssistive Devices
Weather...Hello! What weather is best for Rheumatoid Arthritis? I really seem to do much better with warmer weather. Too bad I can't get moving expenses covered by insurance....reactions2repliesWeather
Traveling ...Is it hard on others Traveling ? Long car trips wear me out and when We get where we are going I’m Exhausted and it’s hard for Family to understand...reactions1replyTravelTips & Advice
Feeling Good But Not Good Enough ...It’s been an encouraging few months, health-wise. The medication I started a couple of years ago is working better than ever. For the first time in over a decade, I...reactions12comments
Just wondering if it’s normal...Hi there new to the forum but longtime sufferer , I was at uni 2009 when I was first struck down with this and did most of my Third year...reactions2repliesAwarenessFlares & Flare ManagementDiagnosis
Exercising My Arthritic Hands with Sticker Art...A study in Arthritis Care and Research looked at and monitored the hand grip strength of individuals in the early stages of their RA. The study reports, “There was an...reactions24comments
RA or not RA...Hi, I am new here. My rheumatologist thinks that I might have RA, but he isn't sure yet. My blood tests are normal, so if I have RA I am...reactions16repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Not sure how to handle this situation ...Hey everybody my name is Rhoda and I'm not sure how to handle a certain situation with a coworker. So, I have RA, was diagnosed earlier this year and started...reactions2repliesAwarenessCopingWork & Employment
Rheumatoid arthritis and Raynaud’s ...Hello, I am struggling to stay positive and my mental stability feels like it’s diminishing. I relate so much with your articles regarding mourning the past life. I went from...reactions3repliesCopingDepressionMental Health
Tips for Parents of Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis...There’s a lot of improvements that have come along for families who have children diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (or JRA- juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, which is what it was called...reactions22comments
Gardening ...I love working outside and working in the yard, flowerbeds etc but my hands and knees don't like it and I pay for it later that day. Any hacks or...reactions3repliesAssistive DevicesTips & Advice
Extreme Heat Waves, Going to the Beach, and Plaquenil...It's summer. Of course, Florida is hot during this time of the year, but this past week was one of the hottest I can remember since living in the Panhandle...reactions6comments
Delta 8...I've seen some people posting on Facebook about delta 8 working better than medical Marijuana for pain and inflammation. Do you know exactly what this is and is it safe?...reactions1reply
RA - Self Care Help Exercises for Most...It's important that we as RA patients keep moving in hopes of helping not only our current selves but for the future also. Just found this page / link in...reactions6repliesFlares & Flare ManagementExercise
RA Large Intestine Involved My Experience...I am 20+ yrs Seronegative RA. Oct 2021 Being use to having IBS problems, a sharp pain in the very low abdominal area is nothing new to me. 1st trip...reactions2repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
I’m new here. ...Just finding my way around on here. I was diagnosed with RA 4 months ago at age 85. Had never had it nor had any family member. I’m in severe...reactions5repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedTreatment
