Fighting Every Day...I haven’t been able to work since last December. At times, I feel like my working career is over, and I don’t know if I can work anymore; it’s literally...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Surprised!...I had just recovered from three back surgeries due to scoliosis, disc degenerative disease, and a multitude of other issues, none related to RA. I had been very active (100...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New to This Illness...I've recently been diagnosed with RA, and I'm still grappling with the news. This isn't my only chronic illness, so adding a new one is quite upsetting. All of the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Memory of pain for years...My mother said that the pain I had for years as a teenager was in my mind. Wrong I had RA as a child, but mother refused to accept it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Anyone else ears ,face gets boils break outs for the pain a given I feel it all started in my ears...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Medication ...I have had a prednisone daily of 10 mg. But after about 4 yrs of it my blood sugar was affected. That was over 15 years ago. Prednisone really helps...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Decorating and Designing My Way Through Major Life Changes With RA...I have gone through a series of major life events since October of last year. In October, I returned back to the workforce full-time after rheumatoid arthritis (RA) had left...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Would like to hear positive stories bwe all know how bad it is so we have to live in hope of it gett...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Anyone on GLP1 inhibitor injections having flares?...I’m concerned my oral meds are t being absorbed properly because my symptoms are no longer well managed. Is this happening to anyone else?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Do you have trouble describing the type of pain you are having? ...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Am I in remission?...So Dx in January after having symptoms since last July. As some of you are aware, I have a very complicated situation as have another A/I disease that makes many...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedProgressionTips & Advice
Hyrimoz...Does anyone use Hyrimoz injections? If so do you have any side effects? I recently started using this. I have an itchy rash almost like heat rash....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide Effects
Anyone have cubital tunnel ?...I recently started having wrist pain , along with tingling in my little fingers and along the sides of my arms , which I mistakenly thought was carpel tunnel. Wrong...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Which Biologics have worked best for you?...I've been on Methotrexate for a year and started Orencia injections 3 months ago. I'm not seeing any relief from the pain and the deformity in my hands is getting...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiologic Medication
Medication...Does ra get better with medication...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesBiologic Medication
Immune Booster ...Boosting your immune system up. Has anyone been in remission from RA, I was for 4 years I was diagnosed 10 years ago but these flare ups are really bad...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Community Forums Roundup: Dealing With RA Pain in All Its Forms...Here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, our community members and the stories they share in our forums are invaluable sources of connection, knowledge, and support for all, no matter where they are in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Old medical Records unavailable ...I had the same Rheumatologist for 20 + years but sadly his practice was bought out and then abruptly closed. I only managed to get my Last 2 sets of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesInsurance & Disability