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...reactions12comments
hands...I have extensive RA progressions in my hands, knots in the joints, heat and swelling, inability to open lids, pick up things...reactions2replies
heart...how many people have coronary heart inflammation / disease from RA? I have had several stents put in after the triple bypass...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
Seronegative RA...How can I be sure that my diagnosis of seronegative RA is correct? Are their diagnostic tests that can confirm this diagnosis?...reactions6repliesSeronegative RA
Infusions...I have recently started a trial of Rinvoq which i am concerned about the affects it can have on my whole body...reactions1replyTreatment
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...reactions4repliesFlares & Flare Management
blisters ...mouth blisters on inner lips and tongue , has any one had them...reactions4repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
Over the counter pain meds...What is the best over the counter pain med that won't affect my GERD?...reactions2repliesSide 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions2repliesMedical 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...reactions2repliesMedical 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...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
