RA Acceptance vs Surrender...Some people believe that accepting and moving forward with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis may lead to surrendering to it as well. I am not one of those people. I think that...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Xeljanz and Cholesterol tests ...My Rheumatologist is talking about changing my meds. and is leaning towards Xeljanz. All the literature on the drug says it messes up cholesterol tests. I had a small stroke...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & Advice
Breathing or lung issues and RA...Does anyone have any experience with breathing or lung issues and RA?...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesSymptoms
Lessons from Bugs Bunny...When I was a kid, Saturday morning was my jam. And my favorite part of the morning was watching Bugs Bunny on the Looney Tunes hour of Saturday morning cartoons...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Mental Health and the "notOK" App...Rheumatoid arthritis affects every aspect of a person’s life. It affects a person physically, socially, and mentally. It also impacts their ability to perform everyday activities, work, and go to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA Holiday Survival Guide...The holidays. There is nary a more stressful time when it comes to dealing with people and as much as I love "people," I also say, "Ugh, have you met...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
RA Stomach Pain...I started methotrexate once a week now for 4 weeks. Since then I am having terrible stomach and esophogus pain. Has anyone experienced this?...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesSide Effects
The Power of Our Words to Help Heal Our Rheumatoid Arthritis and Overall Health...I ran across an old article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) titled the “Effects of Writing About Stressful Experiences on Symptom Reduction in Patients with Asthma or...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
In America Survey Results...We recently released our results from the 9th In America survey (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=38362). What surprised you most about the results shared?...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Does RA Run in Families?...Editor's note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that vitamin D supplementation increases a person's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research shows that vitamin D has many...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
I have a Boil...Hi to all, I have a Boil in a private area and its getting more inflammed very red very painfull and i am not happy about this is it caused...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSymptoms
Dealing with RA Grief!...There's a lot of grief in having rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We know the pain that RA causes (achy joints, low-grade fevers, tons of co-morbidities, etc.), but what are the elements...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What does this sound like to you?...Four days After the covid vaccine (may be coincidence) I got muscle weakness/tightness but I can function fine, tendon pain in forearm, roving mild joint pain throughout body and terrible...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms
"Just Joint Pain?" Think Again: Results From Our 9th RA In America Survey...One of the most frustrating aspects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the lack of awareness and constant misinformation. RA is often dismissed by the general public as solely a joint...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
PREDNISONE...Hi guys! I would like others comments regarding the use of Prednisone. I have been on it over 15 years. My rheumy doc wants me to cut out the drug...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
Sudden Eye Issues...After my diagnosis with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now juvenile idiopathic arthritis) as a child, I have made regular visits to the ophthalmologist to get my eyes checked. At the time...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Misc...I hate RA. One minute your be-bopping along and then you feel the pain😔.Then before you know it BAM!! You're on some emotional roller-coaster 😭that can't be explained!!! Yeah that...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesVenting
Medical Insurance - How to Deal with and Stick It Out...Insurance. It’s a necessary evil when living with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness and many of us spend an inordinate amount of time doing so. Prior approvals, EOBs, authorizations, co-pays...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Popular Forum Topics – November 2021...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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
But, you look so good… Help me understand...Okay, I don’t mean to “flare” anyone up, but I don’t understand the degree of negativity people express about, “But you look so good.” If I feel and look like...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFriends & FamilyAwareness
