Relief, Anger, Grief - Emotions and RA...My feelings about living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) unfolded over a fairly long time. I have struggled with RA symptoms since childhood...reactions6comments
Diagnosis ...Good morning. 9 years ago I went to my Dr. Due to swelling and horrible pain in my feet. I had abnormal...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
Switching Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication: A Guide to Help Others Understand What That Means & How They Can Help...In July 2021, I had to do something that is unfortunately very familiar to me. I had to say goodbye to a...reactions8comments
Murky Waters with my Primary Care Provider...I find it difficult to get a straight answer from my primary care provider regarding my safety and Covid. I have had...reactions1replyCopingHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Energy from Humira ...Has anyone else had tons of energy at beginning of Humira treatment? I have had 2 doses of Humira and my energy...reactions5repliesBiologic Medication
Colder Weather and the Return of Creaky Joints...I know it might be odd to talk about cold weather while I'm living in Florida, but there's a fall chill in...reactions7comments
When the Limitation of Rheumatoid Arthritis Becomes Strength...Living with rheumatoid arthritis is humbling. Walking through the world, we are reminded of our limitations, especially if we look around and...reactions6comments
Picking a new PCP. DO or MD?...I have to find a new doctor due to a change in insurance. I currently see an MD as my PCP (primary...reactions3repliesTreatmentHealthcare Team
RA and Intimacy: Communicating With Your Partner...I recently wrote an article about rheumatoid arthritis and intimacy, and I received so much feedback from community members on the importance...reactions6comments
Popular Forum Topics - October 2021...The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. To that end, each month we are...reactionscomments
The High Price of Living with RA..."Americans should not have to live in fear that they will go bankrupt if they get sick." -- Bernie Sanders In June...reactions15comments
There Is a Season….for RA Changes...As each season winds down, I find myself considering where I am at in my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey. It is a...reactions9comments
Or maybe not..?...Had my first appointment with my GP to discuss joint pain/symptoms. Now I’m questioning everything including my sanity. Significant Labs from two...reactions2repliesMental HealthSymptoms
COVID Vaccination Antibodies With RA...In mid-August, another milestone of the COVID-19 pandemic was announced to the public concerning the approval of a third COVID vaccine booster...reactions15comments
Minimizing Stress...For me, fatigue is one of the most difficult things about rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It isn’t a symptom, it isn’t a side...reactions9comments
depression and irritability on Cimzia...I have major depression that no longer responds to medication. I started Cimzia in April. I've noticed since then I am constantly...reactions10repliesSide EffectsHealthcare TeamCost
cbd oil...does anybody know how long it takes for cbd oil no thc to help pain and inflammaton?...reactions2repliesMedical Marijuana
steering wheel tips ...can i get feedback on how to fix my steering wheel. i got a foam cover didn't work. ot said to get...reactions1replyTips & AdviceTravelNewly Diagnosed
Rheumatoid journal apps...Are there any good, recommendable journal apps out there for RA symptoms?...reactions2replies
Earliest symptoms vs diagnosis...The more I learn about RA the more I wonder when it really started to affect me. I had a complete hysterectomy...reactions3repliesDiagnosisSymptoms