RA Large Intestine Involved My Experience...Oct 2021 Being use to having IBS problems, a sharp pain in the very low abdominal area is nothing new to me. 1st trip the bathroom following the pain...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsFlares & Flare Management
Moving to Fla.. is there any good news about the weather and RA?...Looking at Gulf Coast, near Venice, North Port, Sarasota area, where I have a lot of great family. I have read that the humidity wreaks havoc on RA....Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesWeather
Help- I’m alone confused and in pain...I have constant headaches due to the pain originating in my cervical spine area. I have a difficult time walking now because of foot pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
what if it's not RA what then...I'm so tired of putting on a brave face at work and with my Family when I feel so awful....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Could my Orencia be mishandled?...My concern is that my doctor has another practice which his employees travel from - a good hour away - once a week to treat patients in my area....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Can anyone help?...Can anyone tell me if there has been any research in this area? If so, what are the results of the research?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesNewly DiagnosedBiologic MedicationTips & Advice
Nodules in the muscles and tendons?...We now have a pretty good idea why I am having excruciating hip pain and pain lower down in my back below the surgery area; which steroid injections do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSymptoms
Walking aid?...I park on campus and then have to walk to my job which is in the nearby downtown area as well as to class. Easily an hour of walking...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesExercise
Getting Rhematologist support for time off work...However, I can't find a Rheumatologist in my new area that will support my taking time off work when needed under FMLA....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Shoulder Pain!...I have been noticing severe pain in my shoulder area. It feels more like someone is sticking a burning hot fire stick to my shoulder....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedCoping
Sudden onset of severe pain and weakness in right hand?...Hi everyone, My hands are the area most affected by my RA, but about a week ago I had a very sudden onset of severe pain (much more painful...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Can you have rheumatoid nodules without actually having rheumatoid arthritis?...That night, my entire neck swelled up rapidly to about double it’s normal size...my entire chest, shoulder area and rib cage also became very swollen.....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Most meds contraindicated—Pred OK...Note I have a major trip coming in June (major anniversary) that has been planned for 3 years to a remote area....Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesTravelNewly DiagnosedFlares & Flare Management
Anyone have advice on filing for disability?...Especially disability attorneys in the Chicago area. Thanks for reading this....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies
Losing hope...People say how brave and mentally strong I am, for dealing with such a severe disability and staying happy....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
RA - Season Changes Autumn and Winter How about you?...My list of Cold weather must have's. 1) soft fuzzy throw or blankets in the every room except the dining and kitchen area (don't need any fires or food...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesWeather
RA help- side effects coping...Chris here, 25 yr old male in the Chicago area, US. i have had (known) about RA for about 3 years now and methotrexate and folic acid are not...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Should I get tested or let it wait.......I played with it to see what made it hurt or move etc...At bedtime I noticed swelling in the area and it was hurting more...This morning it was more...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Maybe?...I disagreed, and did my own research while I wait for the only specialist in my area (3 hours away, with 8 month wait-list!)....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Can you be in remission for 20 years +?...For the last few month or so my fingers cause me so much pain and at times even my knuckles on the inside the area below my fingers hurt...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed