Diagnosis...There is not a single sign of RA in blood test...but have pain in joints from 10 years ...also in MRI there is no sign of erosion or deformity...what to...reactions9repliesDiagnosis
Methotrexate Access...Methotrexate is a common drug prescribed to people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. In an autoimmune disease, a person's immune system mistakes healthy cells for foreign...reactions1comment
Living with RA...I have RA and have had good days, months, and very bad days and/or months, depending on the length and severity of the flare. I am wondering if anyone with...reactions5repliesCopingAssistive Devices
Methotrexate Access...Is anyone having issues getting their methotrexate since Roe-v-Wade was overturned? Are you worried at all about potentially being unable to get the meds you need as a result? (Also...reactions23repliesAwarenessVenting
My RA pain is not symmetrical. ...Does anyone else have RA pain that is not symmetrical? My right hand and right wrist has been in pain for years. My left toes and foot has been on...reactions17repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsDiagnosis
Dive Into the History Of RA: Part 2...In the first part of this history lesson on RA, we summarized the 3 theories of RA origin and discussed the role of skeletal remains in support of the various...reactions3comments
Navigating Life After An Infection In Replaced Knee...June 17 I was perfectly fine, and within 6 hrs, I could not put any weight on my right knee and I was screaming with pain. I went to the...reactions9comments
How My Cat Has Helped My RA...Cats are very perceptive animals. In my case, my cat, Missy, always seems to know when something is wrong with me, both physically and mentally. When I'm stressed, I find...reactions22comments
memory decline and word finding problems...Like many of us on this site, I have been having memory issues and trouble remembering words. I saw a neurologist last week who agrees it is not expected in...reactions70repliesBrain Fog
Coping with RA Fear...Recently, I was sitting in the waiting room of one of my doctors’ offices, and I whispered to my husband Richard, “I’m not scared. I’m terrified.” He reached over to...reactions18comments
Ra...My Dr Told me I don't have RA then what is it I know it hurts especially when it gets colder and what are these knots on the joints of...reactions1replyAwareness
RA Status Quo or No?...One of the perennial challenges of living with rheumatoid arthritis is the question of maintaining the current status of treatment and management choices. Is there a point at which it...reactions2comments
do i have RA or not?...my test show this Rheumatoid Factor 14 iu/ ml Standard Range ; ( mine) 14 lu /ml okay ; my family doctor retired last August. i had been with him...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Seronegative RA and Its Repercussions...Seronegative. What does that word mean? While it may sound like something you don’t want to catch, it actually is just a fancy word for the fact that some people...reactionscomments
A Stop-Doing List..."Sometimes our stop-doing list needs to be bigger than our to-do list." --Patti Digh I came across this quote by author and speaker Patti Digh on a Facebook page I...reactions23comments
Dancing Through Life with RA...I’ll never forget the day I put on my first pair of tap shoes and ballet slippers. I was 6 and that day changed my life forever. Throughout the years...reactions34comments
My Motivation Done Got up and Went!...My apologies to those of you who cringed at the grammar. My southern is showing! We deal with so many issues related to a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. Pain, joint deformity...reactions40comments
Help- I’m alone confused and in pain...Hello, I am a 38-year-old male living with daily excruciating joint pain. I have not been properly diagnosed and I’m turning to this community to see their opinion. I have...reactions10repliesCopingTips & Advice
Popular Forum Conversations: July 2022...The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum discussions we think deserve extra attention. Explore the...reactionscomments
