You Know You Have RA When ... ...Janeil details 31 experiences of living with RA that may help you and others feel less alone: (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=39505) What other experiences would you add to the list? Add yours below!...reactions28repliesCoping
Enbrel, Leflunimide success...Anyone experience side effects/efficacy issues with Enbrel and leflunomide? Have been off both for 4-5 weeks due to a significant toe injury. Feel better, mentally off both. Still on 10mg...reactions1replyBrain FogBiologic Medication
Walking with The Beatles...I started walking regularly only in November of 2020. Before that, I could barely walk because I moved as much side-to-side as I did forward. It was frustrating. But then...reactionscomments
Rheumatologist Didn't Believe I Had RA...I've had seronegative RA since 2015. It was discovered that I had a huge bone marrow edema covering the C1/C2 vertebrae and was in serious trouble. I also had an...reactions5comments
Diet...I was preparing to sell my 1980 Camaro because of my RA. I woke up yesterday torn about that decision. I saw a YouTube video about diet and RA. It...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
You Know You Have RA When......There are many shared experiences of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that connect people all across the community. Whether those experiences are difficult to navigate, physically draining, or just plain...reactions22comments
The Water You Drink!...The Water You Drink! Hi Everyone, I have had RA for years (Diagnosed about 9 years ago). I was on methotrexate, steroids and all sorts of medication. I was barely...reactions8repliesSymptoms
I went to see my sister...Hi to all, I went to see my sister who is ill in hospital on her birthday and she wouldnt communicate with me so i spoke with the doctors and...reactions3repliesAssistive Devices
Anxiety You Can't Shake. And Earwigs....Anxiety. Like packets of ketchup at the fast-food drive-thru, it comes with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness whether you ask for it or not. For many years, I was...reactions29comments
Is there another name for RA ...Just wish there was a name other than RA to make more clarity of disease. I beginning to just call it an autoimmune disease. It is easier. Seems people can...reactions7replies
Statins Help with Cardiovascular Complications in RA Patients...A recent study, "Statin Use and Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis: an Incident User Cohort Study" published in the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy found that taking statins lowered...reactions8comments
Arava and side effects...Hi everyone, Has anyone been on Arava and had side effects from it!? I was started on it at 10mg and did okay but was still having stiffness and pain...reactions10repliesSide Effects
Trying to find a new way to live with RA....Hello, I’m new to this community and was diagnosed officially with RA a couple months ago however I have been dealing with the pains and effects for longer then that...reactions31repliesDepressionFlares & Flare ManagementFriends & Family
Living within My Means...When I moved to my own apartment after college (and during the many lessons beforehand), my parents always stressed to me that I needed to live within my financial means...reactions8comments
A Rheumatologist Without a Clue...I met my rheumatologist a little over a year ago. It was my wonderful, compassionate, warm, and wise internist/PCP who referred me to him. Naturally, I thought I would be...reactions10comments
How did you know it was time to change your rheumatologist? ...Sometimes, our relationship with our rheumatologist just isn't working out (as David explains in his article - https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/change-rheumatologists). How did YOU know when it was time for a different rheumatologist?...reactions32repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
How to Know When to Switch Rheumatologists...It's been a hectic few weeks. As anyone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) knows, your rheumatologist is your first line of defense when your disease is causing you trouble. They are...reactions20comments
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis...As newer therapies continue to emerge to support people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I wanted to explore the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for treatment. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)...reactions8comments
Always Something...I had always had various aches and pains and bad teeth, but I did not know it was all rheumatoid related. I am glad to know what was at the...reactions2comments
Fast onset...Hi, My wife just got diagnosed with RA. She has high ACPA and high RF. Her symptoms started with pain under her left foot for a couple of weeks and...reactions6repliesNewly Diagnosed
