Anyone Experience Lung Problems?...Anyone can experience lung issues, but the risk is increased for those with RA. (Kelly writes about interstitial lung disease https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=39645 for...reactions56repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Work From Home Environment and Adjusting for RA Pain...I have been lucky enough to work from home since long before the pandemic began. Due to my chronic illnesses, I have...reactions5comments
Heavy or Light? The Everyday Question of Hand Grip...My grip strength was always an issue with my rheumatoid arthritis. I remember when I started losing my grip and couldn’t grasp...reactions7comments
Tociluzumab/Actemra...My rheumatologist wanted to start Actemra infusions. She had other pts on it and thought I was a good fit. However we...reactions7replies
Hip abductor tear(bursitis) i guess ...Hey team..anyone had hip abductor tear related to RA. Ortho is having me get MRI. I think its bursitis..I'm so nervous between...reactions4repliesSymptoms
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions5comments
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
