Diet...I was preparing to sell my 1980 Camaro because of my RA. I woke up yesterday torn about that decision. I saw...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions6repliesNewly Diagnosed
Waiting....Well after a long wait (3month) I am sat in rheumatology awaiting my appointment .. my symptoms have eased dramatically over the...reactions4replies
Toddler Swim Class Has Become My RA Aqua Therapy...A few months ago, I enrolled my daughter in swimming lessons. She just turned 2 years old, and I had wanted to...reactions2comments
Summer Is My Time of Year...For as long as I can remember, summer has been my time of year. It’s the season where my rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...reactions2comments
Effects of Reducing Humira When You Have RA...In consultation with my rheumatologist, I started reducing my Humira medication. Originally, I had been on a schedule of taking Humira every...reactions3comments
