Blood test to verify RA diagnosis?...I was diagnosed with RA 17 years ago and had given up on rheumatologists until an endocrinologist insisted I see one, because of the prednisone I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Going back to work...I’m now ready to re-enter the work force but do not know what to expect or what to do to prepare...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesWork & Employment
Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis ...I've recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and at first I thought I was misdiagnosed I finally got to speak to a rheumatology nurse but afterwards...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Is anyone else here afraid to use RA medication?...Now they want to put me on a cocktail of all kinds of meds and I don’t want to take anything. I’m afraid....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Whole Body Cryotherapy...Just wanted to share in case it was available near any other sufferers. We live in MN, and are so fortunate to have a Cryotherapy Center near...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Family with RA...And yes some of the people are definitely difficult to deal with....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Methotrexate Side Effects...My sister did not have a history of nose bleeds. Her rheumatologist discontinued the medication....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSide Effects
Does anyone have vitiligo?...I have been having a lot of weird things going on which I believe are related to RA - of course self-diagnosed....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Wondering about RA...I used Dr Google before the scan and ended up seeing a diagram of a rheumatoid nodule on an ankle, exactly where my lumps are....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
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 C spine & also 3/4...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesAssistive Devices
Pealing nail beds...My nail is not growing just keeps fluffing off. I also have Fibro and Psoriasis - if that matters at all. Thank you, Debby...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Any advice welcome 🙏 ...Also just forgetting how to do things at work....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Joint Replacement...Have you had a joint replacement? Are you thinking of having one?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments87 repliesSurgery
Spring Cleaning...Do you have any tips and tricks you'd like to share? Or tell us what your least favorite chore is and how you get...Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 replies
Bone erosion causes besides RA?...So my x-rays showed bone erosion in my feet and hips. Basic blood work is ok (waiting on a few more)....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptoms
Side effects while on Actemra...I know I need to call my Rheumatologist, but want to be informed before I do so. Thank you....Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesTreatment
Has a car accident brought on your diagnosis?...I don't know if it's true, but what I do know to be a truth, is the fact that I have not felt "well" since that day....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
What exactly is the rheumatoid factor?...I was told over a year ago that on top of OA, I had an extremely high RF....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesNewly Diagnosed
What the heck is happening......I am not impressed....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed