FeaturedNodules...Does anyone know if nodules only show up on the skin?...reactions24repliesAwarenessSymptoms
Problems with feet and RA...Flat feet about 4-5 years ago. Also problems with tendons also which may have contributed to my flat feet. I was unaware that RA can cause my problems until I...reactions2repliesCoping
Psoriasis...Hi has anyone developed psoriasis? I have had fibro12yrs, ra 12yrs and now psoriasis on scalp and eyebrows. I cannot get rid of it. It hurts and burns....reactions8replies
Possible rheumatoid arthritis......Hi there. This looks like an active forum and a great source of information and support. I've been experiencing issues for around two years now and am now finally on...reactions17repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Cervical pannus...After suffering from occipital headaches for a few years, my pain doctor ordered an MRI of my neck. A Pannus on C1-C2 was discovered which sent me to my neurosurgeon...reactions1comment
Thinking Temporally with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Time is a construct. It is malleable and flexible and at the same time, very exacting and rigid. That’s been made ever more clear by having rheumatoid arthritis because, as...reactions1comment
Diagnosed later in age ...Once I hit 50 my body revolted PsA, seronegative RA, Fibromyalgia along with hypothyroidism, peripheral neuropathy. I thought I had seen an article, story or a post from someone about...reactions4repliesProgression
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles...We asked our community of patient leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that...reactions22comments
Decluttering the Emotions of RA...We all know that along with the physical demands that come with a chronic disease, there are mental/emotional demands as well. I believe that there is a need to declutter...reactions3comments
Pain Is Part of the Road..."We live in a culture that only wants to talk about what's going well. Anything that's not going well is positioned as a detour from the main road. The truth...reactions5comments
Blaming the Body...During a recent yoga class, the teacher asked us to thank our body and all its parts for what it had helped us do in class and throughout the day...reactions12comments
hands...I have extensive RA progressions in my hands, knots in the joints, heat and swelling, inability to open lids, pick up things and pretty much anything involving the use of...reactions2replies
heart...how many people have coronary heart inflammation / disease from RA? I have had several stents put in after the triple bypass failed. My veins were not compatible being used...reactions12repliesAwarenessProgression
Constant Flare ups...With my joint and disease, I have continued flare-ups from day one. And it doesn't go away....reactions2repliesFlares & 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...reactions2comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3repliesBiologic 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...reactions8comments
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...reactions1comment
