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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3repliesAwarenessFriends & Family
Frustrated...I was diagnosed with RA 18 months ago, i have had 3 lots of medication but unfortunately I had severe reactions to...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Consideration Wanted...I’ve written a few articles about the lovely compassion of people in the face of my disability and I have another one...reactions3comments
RA and the Restroom...While I live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I also manage Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. In fact, for...reactions12comments
Handle Unpredictability ...How do you handle the unpredictability that RA brings? If you make plans one week with friends but a flare comes up...reactions17repliesTips & Advice
Thumb locks up...A few days ago my thumb started locking up. Its quite painful. I massage the base of my thumb and after a...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Humira vs. COVID-19...My rheumatologist put me back on Humira for the third time a while ago and I still haven't started it. I know...reactions13comments
Been referred to a cranial facial Doctor...As seen in the topic I am going through some terrible pain in my mouth. I know that rheumatoid arthritis can cause...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Sleep Issues, Again......Sleep and I have a complicated history. I’ve never been the type of person who hits the pillow, closes her eyes, and...reactions7comments
RA...I just was diagnosed three weeks ago. Before being diagnosed I had terrible flare-ups, mostly in my hands. I never experienced pain...reactions8comments
RA and Other Health Challenges...Hello, I also deal with fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease among other diagnoses in my spine. I feel like I have a...reactions2comments
Traditional Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)...Traditional disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are a treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They are used to reduce inflammation and slow or...
What Are Biosimilars?...Biosimilars are a type of drug that may be an option for some people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They may be able...
Unpredictable, That's What You Are...Who sang along with me to the tune of Nat King Cole’s "Unforgettable"? It’s hard not to sing along because otherwise, we...reactions5comments
Switching from Cimzia to Enbrel ...I've been on Cimzia for 4 years, and up until afew months ago I was fairly well controlled. We started with that...reactions3repliesBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare Management
The Potential of an RA Vaccine...Researchers at the University of Toledo recently reported the potential of creating a vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis by discovering a molecule that...reactions9comments
Sex and Self-Pleasure for Pain Management...Something I wish I'd learned a long time ago was that an orgasm could temporarily reduce the pain I was struggling with...reactions13comments
Need More Help...I have been living with OA for over 20 years. I've had 11 surgeries and both hips were replaced and now have...reactions5comments
My Secret Place...I have a very private secret place that I go to whenever I’m overwhelmed, feeling powerless, and pissed off. No one but...reactions2comments
