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
Life...I have had RA for over 35 years. It took many doctor visits to finally get told what I have. Many visits...reactions1comment
Nightshade-Free Beef Stew...Fall is upon us and I am really excited to share this recipe with you. It offers a simple way to swap...reactions7comments
RD is my Marathon...I have a new Shero. Fredi Bangwa. Fredi ran the 2021 NYC Marathon and celebrated being the last one to cross the...reactions1reply
Art and Self-Expression at an Intersection with RA...I have been diagnosed with RA officially for 3 years as of the first week of this past October. It's been a...reactions2comments
My RA...I have been diagnosed with RA since 2015 I just had swelling on the fingers and morning stiffness in the hands, other...reactions2comments
How I Read...Books hold a special place in my heart. My parents instilled a love of books in me very early in my life...reactions10comments
not official but lab results are...anti-ccp 111 crp 22 sed 40 rh factor negative I started with a rash back in June. I have both graves/hoshimotos antibodies...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
