advice for early 20s diagnosis...i'm nearly 21, have had joint pain since at least 14 but probably earlier (got the "growing pains" excuse so much growing...reactions5repliesNewly DiagnosedCoping
The Conundrum of Being Told to Diet and Exercise When You Have RA...If you're heavy-set (overweight, obese, fat — whatever label you want to put on it or have been called before), you have...reactions11comments
Fatigue: Long COVID-19 or Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare?...The dreaded fatigue. We all get it, we all hate it, and we all understand that it is part of living with...reactions9comments
Side effects to medications ...I have had RA for years. When I go on a new medication in a couple months I develop severe mouth sores...reactions2replies
Side effects to medications ...I have had RA for years. I seemed to have tried multiple medications. After a few months on a new med I...reactions2replies
Entrepreneurs/Business Owners with RA ...I'm a retired MD after 30 wonderful years, now an entrepreneur with an executive wellness coaching practice. So far, so good -...reactions10repliesWork & Employment
Hydration and Staying Cool in the Summer with RA...Staying hydrated is the key to a lot of things, like having healthy skin, experiencing easy digestion, enjoying lubricated joints, experiencing increased...reactions6comments
Sulfasalazine...Apparently, there is a global shortage of the enteric coated delayed released sulfasalazine. So many of us have had to switch to...reactions5repliesSide Effects
Financial Challenges Due to Rheumatoid Arthritis...What have been some of the financial struggles you have faced due to your RA? (Also: here are resources to help: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=39117)....reactions72repliesCost
COVID-19 Vaccine side effects with RA...I am questioning whether to get the vaccine because of the side effects. I already have blood clots and a bad congested...reactions25replies
I have had an mri...Hi to all, I had an Mri scan on wednesday and i have trapped nerves in the back of my neck 3/4...reactions8repliesAssistive Devices
3 Easy-on-the-Joints Summer Exercise Activities...The sun is shining, the sky is clear, and my joints are recovering from the winter scaries they experience with the cold...reactions4comments
Continuing Updates July 2021...I know updated you all on July 7th. But ... I had a virtual appointment with my rheumatologist this morning. The gist...reactions4comments
New Here...Hi everyone! I'm new here and looking for a new rheumatologist that will listen to me and hopefully help me! I started...reactions1comment
Long road to diagnosis...I am 90% certain I have RA, but haven’t been diagnosed yet. I saw one Rheumatologist for 6 months before I was...reactions25replies
Making an Apartment RA-Friendly!...Something people don't talk about enough is how important the space that surrounds you impacts your mental and physical health. Having a...reactions4comments
Cramp-like Pain in Left Ribcage...I have experienced a sensation in my left rib muscles ever since my RA journey began. It feels like someone is twisting...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Kindness Wanted...I usually find myself rolling my eyes at people when the simplest of niceties are not observed. I grew up learning manners...reactions7comments
Living with RA...Hi all I am new to this group and after suffering severe pain in my joints for over 2 month I have...reactions13replies
RA test ...My ra test is 111 is that a positive ra diagnosis? I can’t see my rheumatologist until November....reactions2replies
