Watching for Lung Issues...Without fail at every appointment with my rheumatologist, he asks if I have been coughing and listens to my lungs. Every couple of years, he orders chest x-rays to make...reactions13comments
My Third COVID Vaccine Dose Experience...Recently, a third COVID-19 vaccine dose was made available to immunocompromised individuals. You have to, of course, get the same brand of vaccine that is the same as your first...reactions8comments
Ongoing Saga, Hip Replacement...Hi all, so as I have stated previously I was seeing a surgeon on August 5th. She was very nice, but right to the point. She said it would be...reactions13comments
Flare ups: will movement set me back?...I had a severe flare up ten days ago, which has now gone down to mild swelling in multiple joints, but can't take steroids because it makes me go a...reactions8repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingTips & Advice
Anemia, Chronically Gone?...An amazing thing has happened, I've realized over the last year. Maybe I sound silly and superstitious, but I almost don't want to write about it, for fear my good...reactions2comments
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
