Travel and transporting RA injections...How can I travel with my RA Benepali injections keeping them at the correct temperature?...reactions3replies
RA Relationships and the Big Contradiction...When you have a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis, especially for many years, there’s a unique contradiction that occurs. Interestingly, the longer you suffer from whatever chronic illness you may...reactions12comments
Medicare now not elible for co-pay cards...Since I have turned 65 I no longer qualify of Orecia co-pay. Looking for an alternative that will not cost me $4500 per month. Can anyone help me...reactions5repliesInsurance & Disability
Pain ...hi all I was diagnosed with RA in may science than I'm on methatraxate, humira and Prednisone . Methatraxate didn't help alone thats why they add humira , prednisone it's...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedBiologic MedicationSymptomsTreatment
Chronic Illness Runs in My Family...Some chronic illnesses can run in the family. My dad has a form of arthritis that is chronic and inflammatory — though not RA — and my grandmother on my...reactions7comments
Using the oven with RA...I find I can no longer put anything in the oven, and taking it out is even worse! Is there another cooking method that’s not a microwave?...reactions3repliesCoping
Quality Sleep is Hard with RA: Tips and Tricks...You never realize how difficult the act of sleep can be until it becomes an issue for you. For many people, sleep is a mindless and enjoyable act–something that they...reactions28comments
Steroids vs Tramadol ...It's now 2.05 am Thursday. Had steroid injection therapy in my knee, it helped tremendously for only 2 weeks. Few months later had a steroid injection but it only helped...reactions6repliesFlares & Flare ManagementHealthcare Team
FeaturedAsk Me Anything Live: With Kat Elton and Kelly Mack...*Updated at 9:40 am est on 9.29.22* Thank you for participating in our Ask Me Anything! This thread will be locked, but we will select the winner of the paraffin...reactions170repliesAwareness
Hairfall...Hello. I am new to this Forum. I have RA and am on Biologics. I have recently been experiencing hairfall. Is this normal. What can I do to stop it...reactions2repliesBiologic MedicationSide Effects
Exploring the Option of Surgery...All of the times I have had surgery, it never felt optional. It always felt like something I needed to do to either maintain quality of life or to survive...reactions7comments
Newly Diagnosed & Looking For Any Tips...Hello everyone! I am a 30yr old female who was just diagnosed yesterday with RA after almost a year of dealing with severe pain. Although it may sound dramatic to...reactions30repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Warning, always check with your chemist, about what medication you get from your rheumatologist nurse or your general doctor ...First wrong dosage. Hi, everyone, one of the family doctors i saw, misread the prescription that i got from my rheumatologist nurse at the hospital, she wrote 20mg of methotrexate...reactions10repliesAwarenessSide EffectsSeronegative RA
Trouble with walking and stiffness after sitting a short time ...When I sit down in my recliner or get up out of bed, I have horrible stiffness and coordination in my legs. It is frustrating! I also have newly developed...reactions2repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Hi there is having angina to do with having R.A....Hi to all, I have been to see the Cardiologist last Wednesday and he says I have Angina and put me on a tablet 1 per day and I am...reactions5repliesComorbidities
My Experience with Integrative Medicine...My next acupuncture appointment is coming up soon and I'm looking forward to it, as always. It feels great to get back into having acupuncture regularly again after quite a...reactions9comments
Meningioma Tumor with RA...I was recently diagnosed with a Meningioma tumor. I was wondering if anyone else who has RA was also diagnosed with Meningioma? And if so how was your experience....reactions23repliesDiagnosis
Tapering down, rash?...Hi, has anyone tapered down of prednisone and experienced a rash? I've been on pred for 6 weeks and am down to 10mg a day. Stopping altogether now. My rash...reactions4repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Frustrated with Rheumatoid Arthritis Advertising!!...I remember the first time I noticed an advertisement about rheumatoid arthritis medications. The patients were smiling and doing everything they wanted! I thought I had failed when my medications...reactions19comments
What Would Change If My RA Was Suddenly Cured Tomorrow?...As some of you may or may not know, I authored a piece last month where I talked about a question that I get asked often. The “if you could...reactions44comments
