Safety of RA Drug Treatments in Pregnant and Nursing Women...After 30 weeks of gestation, NSAIDs and high-dose aspirin may increase the risk of a type of fetal heart problem and high-dose aspirin may increase the... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
When I Was Questioned for Using a Disabled Parking Placard...I didn’t get one right away because I thought I could handle it, only to be wrong — I needed assistance.... By Effie Koliopoulos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I Call RA a Thief...I miss music as my hands hurt and shake too much to play any instrument, and the rest of my body hurts right along with it.... By tonimaritima3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Managing Healthcare Expenses...To learn more about coverage options and your rights as a healthcare consumer, visit the CoverageRights.org and HealthCare.gov websites.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis...Involvement of the hip joints tends to occur in the later stages of RA, making it hard to walk and support the weight of the body.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Meloxicam...You should let your doctor know if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a history of cardiac events, or family members who have had heart attacks... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
59-year-old woman with persistent thumb stiffness and worsening symptoms after corticosteroid treatment...Physical Examination: Generally well, no fever, tenderness upon palpation of the right thumb and ankles, the 1st metacarpophalangeal joint is warm and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceDiagnosis
New to The Group but Struggling...Right now, I have intense nerve pain because of my back on top of the RA pain. It’s really rough!!!... By Blitzen221 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Inflammation and joint pain that moves...I woke up one day in October with burning, aching and swollen ball of my right foot.... By sallycristina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Hip swelling and stiffness...It supports much of the weight of the body and provides stability while moving and standing still.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
The Flu and RA symptoms...Day 5, although I was sick and still running a fever I noticed that by bedtime I could completely close my right hand and felt no pain....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsCoping
RA and Women’s Health...This correlates with observations that during pregnancy (when hormone levels are high), symptoms of RA appear to improve.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Handle Unpredictability...Do you ever feel guilty for the ways you might need to change plans?...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesTips & Advice
What is it like to live without this?...A high school junior with arthritis? Hilarious! A couple of weeks later, my exasperated wailing woke up my sister in the middle of the night.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Oh, is there a way?...It is hard for me to deal with the emotional mess I am how can I expect them to be able to cope.... By lenda1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Humira injection side effects ...It doesn’t seem right....Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesBiologic Medication
To Tell The Truth......I think it is fine to just come right out and say, "please do not treat me like an invalid. I will let you know when I need additional... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The RA Journey Continues - Hope Deferred...I felt like dancing around and singing right there with the aroma of gunpowder lingering in the air and brass littering the floor.... By KidAtHeart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Other Types of Arthritis...High amounts of uric acid in your blood – made when your body breaks down a substance called purines – create these crystals.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later