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
Otrexup vs Methotrexate...Greetings all! I am wondering if anyone has been prescribed Otrexup, autoinjection instead of Methotrexate pills. My doctor in Germany said an injection is better absorbed by the body; however...reactions4repliesAwareness
Antidepressants and RA...I don't mind admitting that I have trouble with my mental health. I have struggled with clinical depression and bipolar II for a long time, and I have been on...reactions2comments
Why Don’t I Give Myself a Break?...“No one is harder on you than you are,” said my husband Richard recently, and I had to agree! In this case, I was getting over a tough cold and...reactions18comments
Digestive Problems...I've been recently diagnosed with RA, I had a gastric sleeve operation perhaps 6/7 years ago. Last year I had been experiencing gastric reflux, after a scope, I was put...reactions2replies
Expectations with RA...What percentage of people with RA, taking medication, achieve full remission? How many achieve partial remission? How long does it take to get there, if ever?...reactions11repliesCoping
How do I travel...How do i prepare for a trip without the worry of a flare....reactions9repliesTravelFlares & Flare ManagementCoping
Looking for advice ...Hello, this is my first post. I’ve been looking into RA for a while as I’ve been experiencing symptoms for around 3 years but been burying my head in the...reactions12repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Rituxan...Doc is suggesting starting RITUXAN infusions. I will do it, if the insurance company agrees. Kind of sad that non-medical people, at insurance companies, can determine the course of treatment…right...reactions6repliesBiologic Medication
Pillow Placement...Disclaimer: I still wake up frequently and commonly experience pain and stiffness in the morning. The pillow placements I talk about below provide additional comfort but do not alleviate all...reactions15comments
Curious: Neck Crackling...I have just had my first terrible flare, etc. and been diagnosed with RA. Am to start infusions come Thursday of Simponi aria but have a question. At the very...reactions6repliesNewly Diagnosed
Giveaway: Paraffin Wax Kit...UPDATE: The Paraffin Wax Kit Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This September, we are acknowledging Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month with a new giveaway! Since many people...reactions7comments
Pain Be Gone!...Hi everyone. I'm eventually back online again. It's been a while, so I'll briefly re-reintroduce myself. And hope for the best with my grammar and spelling. As a youngster, I...reactions3comments
Dexamethasone ( Steroid) side effects - Prednisone like...Hi, so finally a doctor prescribed me with a pill form steroid called Dexamethasone because I am allergic to Prednisone. The side effects are interesting in a way and just...reactions3repliesTreatmentSide Effects
RA Is Likely an Inflammation Caused by Allergic Reaction to Some Foods...25 years ago I was nearly paralyzed by joint pains in every limb. A book written by a practicing doctor convinced me that RA is always related to some foods...reactions11comments
Exhaustion in RA...I am so exhausted and such brain fog that I was worried I was getting early Alzheimer's like my mother but she didn't have until her 70's. I can be...reactions3repliesSleepFlares & Flare ManagementBrain Fog
Advocating for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Being a Voice in Court ...The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines being an advocate as, “one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group.” The day we were personally diagnosed with RA or someone...reactions18comments
just diagnosed...I am just turning 32 at the end of this month and got diagnosed with RA although according to my dr it was missed back in 2018. While my finger...reactions3repliesSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
Stronger Hands: Keeping Your Small Joints Stable...Keeping my strength up is one of the biggest uphill battles of my life. This is also the case when it comes to my hands because they have endured more...reactions9comments
Insurance Surprises...When living with chronic illness, health insurance is vital. There’s absolutely no way many of us could pay for treatment and care without insurance coverage. Maintaining access to health insurance...reactions10comments
