If Someone Told Me __ About My RA, I Would Not Have Believed It. ...Some responses were: *"The amount of medication and how often I would go to a doctor appointment." *How bad finding a good doctor is."...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesAwareness
Methotrexate...The knuckles/fingers of the index/middle fingers on both hands were affected. Both wrists were affected and they cause most of the pain....Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesTreatment
Caring For My "Caregiver"...Well, they were proof positive that he loved me when he didn't ever wrap his fingers around my throat..( Looking back, there were a couple of times i...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregiving
Odd symptom without explanation...Anybody with this same thing or heard of it before....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSymptoms
Progression of RA...Started in my thumbs where it felt like my ligaments and tendons were tearing, now my right shoulder hurts in the rotator cuff through my clavical, and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Looking Comfortable Shoes for Arthritis Patient...I want some decent and comfortable shoes that he can wear without any harm and can walk outside easily....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesExercise
Questions About RA Symptoms...By the third day, everything seemed to be almost completely better, with just some soreness left....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Calling all NYC RA Patients -- join our peer support group!...Because we're all going through it together....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Do high RF factor results only mean RA?...ALL of these were supposed to be <20.0. All ANA results were within normal range. The Dr. seemed TOTALLY FOCUSED on RA only....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Switching from infusion to oral ...But we’d like to explore going on long boat trips that would prohibit getting back to doctor in timely manner....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBiologic Medication
Has anyone ever tried finger ring splints?...I wear splints for my wrists at night, so I thought I would start splinting my pinky as well....Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesAssistive Devices
social media post followed by sudden flare...You post something on social media showing that you were out and about and seemingly fine and then within a few hours you have a terrible flare and can't...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does anyone have a pyrocarbon finger joint replaced MCP index finger?...My surgeon said it would be better if I were retired or had a desk job because I might break it. Does anyone have one and can you share...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
RA and COVID vaccine...on meds and drs were giving them prednisone to help ease the flair …....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingFlares & Flare ManagementSide Effects
Leflunomide Question...I had never heard of this drug before and while googling(which I don’t trust my googling skills), it said I should have blood work done often when starting...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
New infusion starting...I’ve heard so mucb about hairloss I’m stressing about that! Curious also what supplements everyone is taking? I also have h-EhlersDanlos. Anyhow!...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatment
Getting a diagnosis...Were you required to take prescription medications in order to qualify for the disability?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisInsurance & DisabilityTips & Advice
Anyone else have Type 2 Diabetes and RA?...I stopped taking Methotrexate because my Type 2 Diabetes readings were so high....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Electric shock...They were burning and I was hurting so bad ....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Methotrexate and Covid vaccine...I recently found an article that says if you were taking Methotrexate while getting the Covid vaccines, that the vaccine may not have the same protection...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBiologic Medication
