Constant Flare ups...With my joint and disease, I have continued flare-ups from day one. And it doesn't go away....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Need Help Can't Get Into a Rheumatologist for 6 months At Earliest...I have secondary adrenal insufficiency but the steroids are causing narcolepsy and lymphoma and I can't work - trying to figure out something. They did a gene trait test and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Humira Denial: Continuing Insurance Woes...I received a particularly nasty letter in the mail earlier this month from my insurance company that spelled particularly disastrous news. It stated that based on my current plan guidelines...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?...For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will be affected by this common...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Failing Enbrel...I've been on Enbrel (stand-alone) for about 2 years. I felt pretty successful on it and all my blood markers were normal, so it seemed a great fit. Pretty suddenly...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiologic Medication
When Your Doctor Doesn’t Believe You...Have you ever had the experience of telling your doctor about a symptom or side effect and feeling ignored, challenged, or not believed? I have a feeling that if I...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Newly (And Finally) Diagnosed...In 2012, I was hurting all of the time. Eventually one of my healthcare friends strongly encouraged me to seek treatment. My primary care physician informed me that it was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Seronegative RA...How can I be sure that my diagnosis of seronegative RA is correct? Are their diagnostic tests that can confirm this diagnosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSeronegative RA
Infusions...I have recently started a trial of Rinvoq which i am concerned about the affects it can have on my whole body. If I decide to go to infusions what...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Referred to Rheumatology...I've had severe joint pain for about 3 weeks. It came on all of a sudden and was crippling for about a week but has since been (very) gradually reducing...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares & Flare Management
blisters ...mouth blisters on inner lips and tongue , has any one had them...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
Over the counter pain meds...What is the best over the counter pain med that won't affect my GERD?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Ask Me Anything Event with RA Patient Leaders...Amanda is familiar with managing multiple chronic conditions, as she also has inflammatory bowel disease. Amanda understands how RA can impact parenthood and she is also an expert in managing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Another Diagnosis? Really?...We are all aware that rheumatoid arthritis can bring along ”friends” such as Sjogren’s, fibromyalgia, diabetes, etc. However, we sometimes forget that rheumatoid arthritis affects our entire body, including our...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Medical Marijuana Education...Hi- I am looking for reliable education about using medical marijuana that is written at a consumer-friendly level. Any suggestions? Many thanks, Teri...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMedical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana Education...Hi everyone, The use of medical marijuana is a personal decision. The stigma associated with use is something one must come to terms with as part of deciding if use...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMedical Marijuana
is it Rheumatoid or Osteoporosis ?...my family doctor retired this past year. He always said i had Rheumatoid arthritis. then my new doctor , who is young says i have Osteoporsis instead. my RA factor...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Sacroiliac joint pain...Hello, I have been dealing with RA for almost ten years, beginning with a shoulder. Since then, although I am fairly comfortable on Enbrel and methotrexate with Tylenol Arthritis (...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Eye ulcer...Since being diagnosed with RA 6 months ago, I’ve developed eye ulcers in my cornea 2 times. My ophthalmologist says they’re caused by the herpes virus. Are these ulcers also...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptoms
Pandemic Lifestyle Changes Have Benefited My RA...There are certain tasks in life, things I both love to do and despise, that are compounded by challenges and changes because I live with rheumatoid arthritis. Shopping has always...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
