The Conundrum of Being Told to Diet and Exercise When You Have RA...If you're heavy-set (overweight, obese, fat — whatever label you want to put on it or have been called before), you have likely heard the following statement from every single...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Fatigue: Long COVID-19 or Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare?...The dreaded fatigue. We all get it, we all hate it, and we all understand that it is part of living with rheumatoid arthritis. It can be present all the...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Side effects to medications ...I have had RA for years. When I go on a new medication in a couple months I develop severe mouth sores. They are so bad I can barely eat...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Side effects to medications ...I have had RA for years. I seemed to have tried multiple medications. After a few months on a new med I experience severe mouth sores. I have to go...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Entrepreneurs/Business Owners with RA ...I'm a retired MD after 30 wonderful years, now an entrepreneur with an executive wellness coaching practice. So far, so good - although my business is still pretty new at...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesWork & Employment
Hydration and Staying Cool in the Summer with RA...Staying hydrated is the key to a lot of things, like having healthy skin, experiencing easy digestion, enjoying lubricated joints, experiencing increased energy, utilizing easier movements, and maintaining adequate body...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Sulfasalazine...Apparently, there is a global shortage of the enteric coated delayed released sulfasalazine. So many of us have had to switch to the not buffered tablets. My question is how...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide Effects
Financial Challenges Due to Rheumatoid Arthritis...What have been some of the financial struggles you have faced due to your RA? (Also: here are resources to help: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=39117)....Reactions0reactionsComments56 repliesCost
COVID-19 Vaccine side effects with RA...I am questioning whether to get the vaccine because of the side effects. I already have blood clots and a bad congested cough as a result of RA....Reactions0reactionsComments25 replies
I have had an mri...Hi to all, I had an Mri scan on wednesday and i have trapped nerves in the back of my neck 3/4 C spine & also 3/4 C spine lower...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAssistive Devices
3 Easy-on-the-Joints Summer Exercise Activities...The sun is shining, the sky is clear, and my joints are recovering from the winter scaries they experience with the cold weather. That means it’s time to get outside...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Continuing Updates July 2021...I know updated you all on July 7th. But ... I had a virtual appointment with my rheumatologist this morning. The gist is I am stopping the Simponi as it...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
New Here...Hi everyone! I'm new here and looking for a new rheumatologist that will listen to me and hopefully help me! I started having pain in my fingers many years ago...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Long road to diagnosis...I am 90% certain I have RA, but haven’t been diagnosed yet. I saw one Rheumatologist for 6 months before I was told there was nothing they could do for...Reactions0reactionsComments25 replies
Making an Apartment RA-Friendly!...Something people don't talk about enough is how important the space that surrounds you impacts your mental and physical health. Having a comfortable, livable, and, most importantly, pain-free household is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Cramp-like Pain in Left Ribcage...I have experienced a sensation in my left rib muscles ever since my RA journey began. It feels like someone is twisting my muscles near my ribs with a pair...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Kindness Wanted...I usually find myself rolling my eyes at people when the simplest of niceties are not observed. I grew up learning manners mattered. You hold the door open for people...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Living with RA...Hi all I am new to this group and after suffering severe pain in my joints for over 2 month I have been referred to the rheumatology department.. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
RA test ...My ra test is 111 is that a positive ra diagnosis? I can’t see my rheumatologist until November....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Skinny Jeans Are Not My Friend: Adventures In Getting Dressed with RA...I’ve never been a fashionista. I try to keep up the best I can with the latest ideas of what to wear, but sometimes I start to think the fashion...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments