TNF induced Lupus...Okay this is a bit lengthy topic but I will try to shorten it what I can. I need input on next the move for me. I have a Rheumatologist...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Elevated White Blood count After Steroid injection...I saw my Rheumatologist yesterday, at this point I am doing good (I got my Orencia IV a week ago and it has kicked in and calmed things down.) All...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide Effects
Pregnancy and post pregnancy flairs...Our daughter just gave birth 2 wks ago. Throughout her entire pregnancy, she had major flairs-inflammation of the wrists/hands/feet. They are still lingering a bit but now her knees are...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
E-Biking My Way to RA Exercise...For my 30th birthday a few years ago, my husband surprised me with a big, big, big surprise gift. He knew I wanted a way to exercise and be outside...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Medical Records unavailable 😱...Recently my Rheumatologist closed & Now I can't get Any of my Records from the last 20+ Year's. I'm totally heartbroken to lose my Great Dr. Kahn (who's kept me...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
When do you know it is time to start using assistive devices ...Hi. I was diagnosed with RA 18 years ago and then 3 years later I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia as well. This year I got diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy as...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAssistive DevicesProgression
numbers and blood work...Why are my numbers good but have alot of pain and swelling?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
The Pain of RA is Not Just an Ache...The pain of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is real and it’s debilitating. That much is evident to anyone who lives with the illness. Unfortunately, when people hear the word "arthritis," they...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Long term low dose steroid use...Hello again, I saw my GP after being on Prednisone for a month. He’s being very cautious, but said he won’t rule out seronegative RA. I’m more than happy about...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSeronegative RATips & AdviceSymptoms
RA, Perfectionism, and Productivity...I am a perfectionist. I place an immense amount of pressure on myself to complete any given task. It can be at work, at school, or a regular household chore...Reactions0reactionsComments42 comments
As yet undiagnosed autoimmune disease...Hello all, I’ve struggled for nearly 10 years with symptoms that always seem to be related to RA. My bloods never show it or any other autoimmune disease according to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingDiagnosisFlares & Flare Management
Pain vs Fatigue ...I really don't know which is worse. I'm suffering so badly with both right now. Every joint seems to be affected and my Rituximab doesn't seem to have helped this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
The Long Bumpy Road...I have had RA for 40 years. Started when I was 25. I have had 13 surgeries. Life has been rough, my husband did not understand my illness. I had...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Workplace Stress...My job is very stressful and has caused arthritis flares very frequently. My job is sedentary and I sit at a computer all day typing on a keyboard inputting data...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Cimza...I've been on this medicine for some time now and my condition has not gotten better. Has anyone else experienced something similar?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
My feet...Had surgery on both feet. I can only wear Brook beast tennis shoes. But I do what is comfortable for my feet. Does anyone else have tips for things to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Researching GLP-1s (Ozempic)...Hi all I heard Dr Mark Hyman interview a naturopathic doctor ( Dr Tyna Moore) about ozempic or glp -1 She relayed that she has micro dosed the peptides and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Searching for Answers...I suspected that something was wrong when I was about 26. I constantly hurt, I had unexplained swelling, and I was so fatigued! To add to things, I was also...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is 0 medication possible? Managing RA Naturally...Hi, i have been trying methotrexate for months now. It has helped with my overall wellbeing but im not actually sure if it was the methotrexate or the fact that...Reactions0reactionsComments43 replies
