What Is Strength?...Kelly recently wrote an article titled, The Benefits and Downsides of Strength, and it inspired me to think about my definition of strength. I’ve written on the loss of my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Try EVERYTHING...I consulted with my rheumatologist about taking CBD and she was AGREEABLE!!! I went off of Tumeric oral shots to not confuse whether one worked over the other. And I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Swollen knee and sausage finger ...Hello everyone I'm new here. Before Christmas my left knee was swelling and gp gave me something for it. Didn't work. Then my index finger and my middle finger on...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesDiagnosis
RA Medication and Prior Authorization...If you’re a veteran patient or you’ve been on certain medications before, you’re likely familiar with the concept of prior authorization. Prior authorization is a somewhat daunting, hardly logical process...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Patience of Patients...Sometimes inspiration comes in the most unlikely places. A few days ago, it came when I was listening to a book whose main character was a surgeon. This woman had...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Tales from an RA Veteran...When I consider that I have been journeying with RA for a quarter-century, it seemed only fitting to spend some time sharing my thoughts as an “RA veteran”. One of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dealing with Mommy Wrist and RA...Motherhood is physically draining. There is no doubt about that. However, I never thought being a young mom with RA would put me at risk of additional complications once my...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Humira injection side effects ...My husband just started taking Humira. His first injection was Friday. His leg swelled, rash appeared, heat and itching. It did not go away or subside. In fact, the swelling...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesBiologic Medication
Managing Unpredictability...What is the best tip you've discovered to manage the unpredictability RA brings? (Daniel shares his strategies here: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=40430)....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTips & Advice
Servre Joint Pain...Hi to all, I have Really Servre Joint Pain and Swelling everywhere 😩 I also keep Getting Sweating out of the bllue like if I have hoovered and end up...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAssistive DevicesBrain Fog
Attending Conferences and Prioritizing Rest with RA...October is a busy month for me and my office down in Florida. Each October, we attend the Florida Statewide Symposium which is an annual meeting of Office of Undergraduate...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Can’t Buy Access...When I was younger and starting out in my career, I had this goal to one day do well enough that I would be able to buy accessibility. As a...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Knee Pain...I was diagnosed with RA in October of 2020. The Rheumatologist prescribed Hydroxychloroquine and Leflunomide but I feel they are not doing much to control the pain, stiffness and inflammation...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Rheumatologist refusing treatment...Due to switching insurance, I had to find a different rheumatologist who is in my network. I have been on Remicade for approximately 10 years and it has worked out...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare Team
RheumatoidArthritis.net Paraffin Wax Kit Giveaway Terms & Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Paraffin Wax Kit Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dealing with the Unpredictability of RA...Unpredictability. If there was one word to describe living with RA, it would be unpredictability. Like a lazy porcupine in a balloon store, you never know exactly what’s going to...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
5 Tips to Help You Conquer Your Goals with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Have you ever felt like because you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you will never be able to achieve your future goals or accomplish things you’ve dreamed about? Perhaps before your...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How do you handle different kinds of RA pain?...Nan wrote about two distinct ways RA shows up in her life (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=40444). This made me curious, for others here, what ways do RA pain show up in different ways...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Recently diagnosed scared to take medication plaquenil...Has anyone battled RA with a more natural approach. Supplements or treatments like acupressure or acupuncture? I'm very sensitive to medications. The side effects are scary to me. RA is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisDepressionNewly Diagnosed
Anti-infliximab antibodies...Hello, I have been on Remicade infusions for a couple of years and doing well. But my insurance would no longer cover it so I was switched to a “biosimilar”...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBiologic Medication