Stretch Marks with RA?! What?!...Something I've never thought could possibly be related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?? Stretch marks. I've had this recent cropping-up of stretch marks...reactions5comments
Covid-19 Vaccine and RA...Hi my name is Susan, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Hashimotos Thyroiditis, Insulin Resistant, Celiac disease, and Sleep Apnea. I am very...reactions1reply
Methotrexate (or some other medication) for RA Fatigue...I am a New RA diagnosis 2020 but struggling with progressive, persistent fatigue x5 years pre diagnosis. Still struggling. On plaquenil now...reactions18replies
What next ?...So I've now tried embrel,humara,orencia,and rinvoq. Of all 4 rinvoq has had the least effect on my RA, if anything it's gotten...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
24 Hours Without RA...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the BFF none of us want. This disease sticks to us like glue, never leaves us alone, and...reactions36comments
Ignoring Symptoms as Denial...This is a topic that I'm intimately familiar with because it's part of the reason why it took me forever to seek...reactions3comments
My Joint Pain Wasn't Taken Seriously Until I Was Diagnosed with Another Autoimmune Disorder (Part 1)...Although I’ve struggled with joint pain since childhood, it didn’t lead me to seek additional testing or a second opinion until shortly...reactions7comments
Life changing RA med...I just wanted to talk about an oral RA med that has had a very positive impact on my health and life...reactions13comments
How to Safely Dispose of Your Sharps...Traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologics are life-changing for many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While other drugs relieve arthritis-realted pain...reactions2comments
Gentle exercises, does anyone have a routine ?...Recently diagnosed with RA and I feel like it has weakened me and my muscles aren't supporting my normal positions. Has routine...reactions7replies
LGL LEUKEMIA Diagnoses with RA...Has anyone been diagnosed with LGL leukemia who as RA? Was on biologics and white blood cell count dropped and would not...reactions2repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Tell me about your fabulous doctor(s)... HELP!What I do know is this: I’m leaving California. What I...reactions3repliesCostHealthcare TeamTravel
Painful feet and toes...I read earlier that a member or two is experiencing pain in their feet. I have pain that i can only describe...reactions9replies
Swelling in my arm...Hi to all, On Tuesday after I had been shopping in the morning and went across the road for a few more...reactions4replies
Xeljanz and new FDA report side effect...Has anyone's doctor taken them off Xeljanz due to the recent report from the FDA on increased risk of serious heart-related problems...reactions2repliesSide EffectsBiologic Medication
How to Tackle an Activity Hangover When You Have RA...Does this sound familiar? You wake up one morning with an unusual and random spurt of energy. It's still not very much...reactions19comments
Is there one doctor to threat multiple autoimmune diseases?...I feel like I am not being treated in an approach for all of me. I see quite a few different doctor. ...reactions11replies
Exercise/Therapy book targeted to RA patients...Is there a book of physical therapy for people with RA? A book with good pictures and descriptions. I know when I've...reactions1reply
When Tolerating Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Creates Pain...Living in pain has been my reality since I was two years old when I was first diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis...reactions22comments
RA and Covid vaccines...I am interested in learning about the different side effects Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines possibly have on RA patients...reactions18replies