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
Waiting....Well after a long wait (3month) I am sat in rheumatology awaiting my appointment .. my symptoms have eased dramatically over the past 2 weeks . My concern now is...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 do this before she was even one. But...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) is generally the least active, with pain and...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 two weeks for my rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but...reactions3comments
Dressing Dos and Don'ts With RA: Part 1...I want to start by saying my tips for dressing with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are ones that work for me based on my age, my RA status, my gender, etc. ...reactions6comments
I Call RA a Thief...I call RA a thief. It's stolen a lot from me. Even though I have plenty of evidence -- footprints, fingerprints, confessions -- it's not been possible to prosecute. As...reactions3comments
When Your Rheumatologist Doesn't Pay Attention...So I just finished visiting my rheumatologist and explained all the aches and pains of the last several months of my hands, wrists, elbows, knees, and feet. We all know...reactions1comment
Helping Versus Causing Harm...I have been a caregiving type of person my whole life. When I was young, I would bring the neighborhood children to my mom when they were hurt. As I...reactions6comments
5 Summer Foods That Help RA Symptoms...Whenever I think of summer, I think of all the delicious, fresh, and in-season foods to enjoy! Summer is a wonderful time to incorporate a few different foods into your...reactions3comments
The Unanswerable Questions of RA...It’s probably no surprise that I want answers to every question. I love questions. I probably ask way too many of them but I like to learn, and asking them...reactions2comments
Tips for Safely Using a Walker...In this video, I will show you a few tips on how to use your walker safely in the house. Specifically, you will learn how to get up and down...reactions1comment
Getting Outside When You Have RA...I'm just returning from a long hike in one of my favorite parks in town. I don't do this too often, but I felt the need to do so because...reactions4comments
I have been to the Phyiso this morning...Hi to all, I have been to the phyiso today & he says that i am not allowed do a big clean all at once otherwise it will floor me...reactions4repliesAssistive Devices
Testing for COVID-19 Antibodies...It was a lengthy debate. After receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in April and reading all the mixed research saying that some people who are immunocompromised or have autoimmune conditions may...reactions2comments
FeaturedWhat Tips Would You Give a Friend Living with RA? ...Everyone here knows what it means to live with a rheumatic condition. If you just learned your friend has RA – newly diagnosed OR living with it for years –...reactions26replies
