Ulcer problem in mouth....Is anyone else also have frequent ulcer problem in mouth, who dealing with RA....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesAwarenessFlares & Flare ManagementProgression
Muscle Cramps and RA...Along with the pain associated with our joints that are a distinct mark of an RA flare, some also experience muscle cramps. Though not necessarily related to a flare, there...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
It Just Doesn't Make Sense...I take Enbrel and have for 7 years. I always received assistance from Enbrel. When you turn 65, and go on Medicare, Enbrel stops the assistant. I didn't know this...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with rheumatoid arthritis. New here? We invite you to explore...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is it possible to come off biologic after starting...Hi, Since doctor is prescribing biologic for me, i want to understand if started once, will I have to take it for rest of my life. Or is it possible...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBiologic Medication
Going Back to Biweekly Humira Shots...I thought I could handle just doing one Humira shot a month. I thought I could make myself less vulnerable to the side effects, bad feelings after each shot, potential...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Methotextrate and alcohol...Is anyone on methotrexate and do you drink alcohol? I know advice differs but I was wondering what everyone does? It sucks because I just turned 21 and I want...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBiologic Medication
How Much Self-Care Is Enough?...Some days it feels like I spend the majority of my time on body maintenance. Although it may be regular chronic condition activities, it feels like it piles up. I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Brain fog and memory problems ...I'd like to know with brain fog and memory problems that come with RA, has anyone tried any type of OTC memory pills? If so what worked for you? Thank...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBrain Fog
Swollen face glands ...My husband has severe RA in multiple joints. Today we noticed both side of his face by his ears are swollen. I’m assuming glands. Do RA meds cause this? It...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Exercise ...My son has cerebral palsey so he needs to go to the gym 4 times a week to keep his muscles stretched and strong. I take him and help and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Circulation / strange muscle activity ...Hi there. I'm suffering a lot of classic RA type symptoms and have been referred to a rheumatologist... I have an appointment in 10days or so. However yesterday something very...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms
Positivity and Reinvention...HealthUnion has a great podcast called Living With. It features many of the fascinating people who contribute articles and moderate our communities. Recently, I was honored to participate in “Living...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Painsomnia: Physical and Emotional..."If pain must come, may it come quickly. Because I have a life to live, and I need to live it in the best way possible." --Paulo Coelho It's 12:30...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
inflammatory arthritis of wrists and hands...I've recently been diagnosed with some type of arthritis but again like the rest of you nothing is for sure. Had lots of blood work but nothing is definitive. I...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Continuous flare ups...Can you have a flare up that never goes away that is the way I feel all the time. Having a joint and dis disease I'm always drained....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
RA and PUK...Hi, Has anyone here faced PUK in eye due to RA. I have had RA for 12 years. Diagnosed at 24 years. I was doing well. Then in 2019 i...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesBiologic MedicationTreatmentCoping
Covid and Celebrex?...Hello All, First post here but I found out I have RA about 2 weeks ago. I''m referred to a Rheumotologist but that's about 2 months out. My primary doc...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Leflunomide Question...I have just switched Rheumatolgist because I had to travel 2 hours to see mine and we now have our first Rheumatolgist in our town. It took me four months...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Mattress/bed suggestions...I’m having SEVERE lower spine and hip pain; this past week I can’t even move in bed. It takes about 5 mins. I’m wondering if it’s because of the stress...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSleep
