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...reactions42comments
RA disappearing ?...I got diagnosed at 17 years old with RA. I took prednisone for years and had a very hard time weaning off...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...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...reactions14comments
Just Diagnosed 😢...Hi today it was official. I got my official diagnosis -Palindromic Rheumatism - is there anyone else that has this? Any advice...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Cimzia...Hello! I have been on Humira but am having allergic reactions after 6 injections so my rheumatologist is switching to Cimzia. This...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...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...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...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...reactions6comments
What Is Shingles?...Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Thyroid Eye Disease: What Is the Connection?...Over the years, doctors and researchers have focused more attention on comorbidities, which are 2 or more illnesses or conditions that happen...reactionscomments
New Seronegative RA...Hi Until a week ago hardly understood the term RA. I have been having flare ups on my first MTP joint since...reactions5repliesNewly DiagnosedSeronegative RAFlares & Flare Management
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactions1comment
Favorite Tech Devices for RA...What are your favorite tech devices that you use to help manage your RA? Amanda shared hers here (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=40556), but would like...reactions18repliesAssistive DevicesTips & Advice
Twitching in arms, wrists and fingers....I was diagnosed with RA about 2 years ago. I now am experiencing muscle twitching in my arms, wrists and fingers. Shoulders...reactions5replies
The Bursitis Burn...The bursitis in both of my hips has been flaring up again lately and I'm not happy about it--especially when I try...reactions54comments
RA and the "B" Word, Burden...There’s one “b” word that people with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness are especially afraid of. No, it’s not the b-word you’re...reactions11comments
My Husband’s Post Knee Replacement Infection Saga...Eight months after a seemingly smooth knee replacement surgery, my husband developed a staph aureus infection in the knee and needed to...reactions16comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis...What is Rheumatoid Arthritis & how it is different from Osteoarthritis & Fibromyalgia arthritis....reactions2repliesHealthcare Team
