My (Accidental) RA Diet...There is a lot of speculation and contradictory theories that exist about if, how, or why diet can affect RA and inflammation. Many people seemingly try to push the latest...reactions17comments
Just Need Some Reassurance/Support...I'm 48, female. I saw a rheumatologist for the first time today. In brief, history of ulcerative proctitis for 15 yrs. Remission now. 7 weeks ago, my left wrist began...reactions6comments
RA and Covid-Friendly Activities...I want to start by saying that "COVID-friendly activities" may be defined differently by every reader. To maintain an ultra-cautious approach, I am describing these as activities I can do...reactions4comments
Probiotic question...Hi, I have RA and take Methotrexate. I recently had 2 x antibiotics for another problem and have suffered bloating and gas ever since. Some sites say I can have...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against...reactionscomments
Milestones, Chronic Disease, and Reassessment...I turned 60 years old on April 2, 2022. Somehow it does not seem possible. Although many days I feel much older due to my rheumatoid arthritis, there’s something about...reactions29comments
Newbie...Hi. I'm Andy, new to the forum. Diagnosed with RA sept 2021. Feeling a bit lost, confused, frustrated. I live In the Wigan area and I'm struggling to find a...reactions7replies
Rituxan...Time to choose Rituxan? 7 years of symptoms and 5 years after my RD diagnosis. Three rheumatologists. Mayo Clinic consult. Prednisone, methotrexate, azothiaprine, Arava, Humira, Enbrel, Remicade, Orencia, Actemra, Xeljanz...reactions4repliesBiologic Medication
Life Path...Recalculating...I was diagnosed with RA in my early 40's. It started mostly in my hands in the very early 1990s, before biologics, and just as I had finished my medical...reactions7comments
Being Immunocompromised in a Non-Immunocompromised World...To be clear: people who aren’t immunocompromised have a lot to say about people who are immunocompromised. And a lot of times, we aren’t even taken into consideration in the...reactions13comments
Preparing for Total Knee Replacement Surgery...If you’ve been following my story, you know that I finally decided to have total knee replacement surgery after years of struggling with pain and disability. Actually, I would end...reactions38comments
RA disappearing ?...I got diagnosed at 17 years old with RA. I took prednisone for years and had a very hard time weaning off it it. I also took methotrexate when I...reactions10repliesTreatmentFlares & Flare Management
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real Pain...Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can last...reactions8comments
Finding My New Rheumatologist Part 2...I previously wrote about my rheumatologist retiring and how I was now tasked with finding a new rheumatologist by the end of May 2022. I developed criteria and searched the...reactions14comments
Just Diagnosed 😢...Hi today it was official. I got my official diagnosis -Palindromic Rheumatism - is there anyone else that has this? Any advice you can offer. How long till they got...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Cimzia...Hello! I have been on Humira but am having allergic reactions after 6 injections so my rheumatologist is switching to Cimzia. This isn’t a common biologic I’ve heard of and...reactions2repliesBiologic Medication
Returning to Yoga...I practiced yoga on and off for about 10 years before stopping due to my knee replacement infection, treatment, knee replacement (also called a knee revision), and difficult recovery. I...reactions9comments
And In Conclusion......After weeks of trying various supplements I have come to a conclusion!!! Diphenhydramine helps my rheumatoid arthritis more than tumeric, CBD, and any other supplement COMBINED!!! I'm letting you all...reactions1comment
I have started shots with Cimzia...Hi everyone - I was on Cimzia back in January and February and told my Rheumatologist that I was afraid of the effect it may have on my right eye...reactions2repliesBiologic MedicationProgressionSide Effects
Through the Seasons with RA...Having lived in a four-season climate throughout my life, I have come to understand how important it is to adjust your approach to the day-to-day management of RA to address...reactions6comments
