Social Isolation and RA...I would wish to be able to just say it every now and then and be seen and then move on. I just don't know what to do about...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesCopingMental Health
paying for everyday tasks + first appointments...(it was the first one available, 3 months out from when i called) that the rheum is mostly geriatric-medicine focused so i’m worried he just won’t be able...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesSymptomsFlares & Flare Management
Any suggestions?...But now, I'm considering having to change jobs to a full time position just to be able to better manage the medical cost....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Disney with RA...I could feel fantastic when I get there and not be able to walk by the end of the trip....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Newly Diagnosed...I would hate to be in a war zone and suddenly not be able to use my hands. That lets my team down and puts everyone in danger....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Peripheral Spondyloarthropathy...markers down but in the MRI my joints have really deteriorated and was still in a lot of pain- I just started Cosentryx for the above new diagnosis - am...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
RA or not RA...I am able to make a fist now, I couldn't do that a couple of weeks ago. My finger-joints are still a bit swollen, but they don't hurt much...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Can anyone help?...Hoping for a way forward to be able to have some quality of life living with these conditions. Thanks for any help?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesNewly DiagnosedBiologic MedicationTips & Advice
How did your symptoms start and progress?...I'm a 32 yo male with a long history of sports injuries to my hands, feet, ankles, knees, back and shoulders, although none were really serious....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Help for hubby...growing frustration......I am hoping that someone will recognize these symptoms & be able to give us their experience....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
The importance of diet for my RA journey. ...I was able to do this by changing my diet. For years I have known that eliminating sugar from my diet would be a life changer but I didn't...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesDiet & NutritionFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
RA revelation...Also the last 15 years, I have had flares in both wrists, both knees, tops of my feet and ankles. Also back pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Fear of losing insurance (income-based medicaid) if I work...A year ago I would not have been able to do that, and was at a pain level that kept me from sleeping....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
losing hope and will quickly...Ive been able to get a bunch of them done between doctors. I know something is wrong though....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Enbrel. Now Humira. Loads of Prednisone daily....My hands was so painful, I wasn't able to pull my pants up after using the bathroom. I couldn't squeeze toothpaste out of the tube. Crying pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesBiologic Medication
Should I get tested or let it wait.......It started when I pressed on the cabinet handle to open it and felt a twinge....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
I hate RA!!!...I tried to brush off the side effects and go about my daily business and learned very quickly that I'm not going to be able to continue as I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Weakness in arms and legs...I don't know if anyone out there might be able to shed light on a difficult I have?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Tell me about your fabulous doctor(s)...With help from my 27 year old son (who will be moving with me), I might be able to manage one move in hopes of finding a fantastic, aggressive...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesHealthcare TeamCostTravel
Anyone Else Sick of Justifying Your Decisions to Protect Yourself in a World that has Covid in It?...If they work, I’ll be able to get out more & am not a stranger to traveling to places that make me happy by myself....Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesCoping