Anyone have experience dealing with Vocal Cord Nodules / Bamboo Nodules?...I was officially diagnosed about 1 year ago. I'm still having issues finding a medication that really works (thanks, insurance, for those flaming hoops you're making me jump through). I...reactions12repliesDiagnosisSymptomsFlares & Flare Management
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Intimacy...Hi Everyone! I've recently been thinking about how RA has impacted intimacy with my partner, and I was wondering if is something any of you have experienced as well? I...reactions14repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Can i collect disability having severe RA...Can i collect disability i have RA for 35 years...reactions1replyInsurance & Disability
Anyone Wake Up in Pain in Early Morning and Crying?...This started for me last spring. Then it dissipated. Now it is back. I fall asleep after taking my Advil Tylenol combination plus two antiacids at 10:30 and wake up...reactions2repliesSymptoms
RA and Comorbidities: A New Rare Diagnosis...In all of my 11 years writing for RheumatoidArthritis.net, I never imagined I would write an article like this one. It's a difficult story to tell — of receiving a...reactions46comments
Benefits of Using a Water Flosser When Living With RA...Having lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since my twenties, I have battled through a lot of issues with my teeth and my gums. Seems like a countless number of dental...reactions16comments
Movement as important as meds?...RA > 30 years. I have been on biological, NSAIDs, Hydroxychloroquine, opiods, medical marijuana along with the host of pharmaceutical drugs. I find it mandatory to do stretching and range...reactions5repliesDiet & NutritionExerciseMedical MarijuanaSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatment
Antibiotics for RA?...I recently required several stitches and incurred some lacerations on my hand. When the NP noticed I took Methotrexate shots weekly she prescribed 1000 mgs of Cephalexin daily for 10...reactions1replyTreatment
Wife with Severe RA...wife has moderate to severe RA. Hands severely active and painful. On Humira and many other pills. Been 30 plus years RA. Sees RHEUMATOLOGIST regularly. Any one know of possible...reactions3repliesCoping
acceptable amount of time to see rheumatologist when serious change occurs...just wondering if anyone has an opinion on this... started having much worse pain in both knees, much worse in right.. swelling, hard to walking was difficult to put it...reactions23repliesTips & AdviceVentingHealthcare TeamProgressionSymptoms
Tendonitis ...Hi I was recently diagnosed with RA and I also deal with Graves disease. I'm having alot of trouble with my elbows it started with just my rt but now...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedSymptomsVenting
Muscle wasting and lack of grip strength. ...After any suggestions for things that might help to slow the progression of this problem. Two years ago when I was detailing my then current daily ‘challenges’ to my rheumatologist...reactions6repliesFlares & Flare ManagementAssistive DevicesCoping
Weighted vests...I’m osteopenic so adding weight lifting to my exercise of swimming since swimming has zero weight bearing. However using dumbbells is NOT working for my RA hands. Has anyone tried...reactions5repliesExerciseComorbiditiesAssistive Devices
A Battle or a Journey?...I’ll be honest. I’ve been absent from writing for almost a year now. Why? I feel like I have been in an increasingly difficult battle with rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, coronary...reactions16comments
Disability ...Can RA result in permanent disability and cause depression?...reactions9repliesWork & EmploymentDepression
Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Flares...To open a jar, I usually place it under running warm water and use a towel to open it. During a flare-up, in the mornings, I use hot and cold...reactions10repliesAssistive DevicesCoping
Reflecting on the Holidays and Looking Ahead to the New Year...With Christmas behind us and New Year's around the corner, how are you feeling? How has your holiday time been so far and what are you looking forward to in...reactionsrepliesCoping
Arthritis is ruining my life ...it keeps flaring up and it means I have to limp round the house. I can’t leave the house. My work are ok about it for now but I think...reactions2replies
Sinus and Allergy...I was diagnosed with RA and started hydroxychloroquine on November 1st. I started getting sick around 11/26 and after 4 doctors appts, 2 antibiotics, and steroids. I am still on...reactions3repliesSeronegative RA
Alternative therapy hgh ?...Hello I'm a 57 yr old male that has had RA since my teens.. I have been through all the various treatments bio/ jaks excetra.. diets..moved from the north to...reactions1reply
