Numbers OK but Still in Much Pain...I had blood tests that said the RA was not active at this time; in other words; my "numbers" are fine. Then I got bad sciatica in my left...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementBiologic Medication
Help- I’m alone confused and in pain...My hands my feet my knees and my entire spinal column are always in pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Sacroiliac joint pain...I suspect that my sacroiliac joints are being impacted by the disease....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
All of these? What should I mention to my dr on Friday?...What of these symptoms are common? I'm over researching inter webs. I do like anecdotal evidence as well....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSymptoms
Some days you just feel like crying...My boss wrote to me yesterday and said "are you feeling better"; and I wrote back "to be honest no I'm not, no really I am not."...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCoping
FeaturedI'm going to have to give up my job, how do I deal with that?...I write to you because there are no support groups here in Gibraltar and I was just wondering whether anyone has gone through the same/ or similar situation...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesWork & Employment
What is your experience with motorcycles and RA?...So these days my hips, back, (been broken and lots of spurs, also neck), shoulders, elbows and wrists joints are angry with me....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Waiting on results and followup...I have experienced extreme joint pain, extreme exhaustion, red eyes, dizzy spells, periods of nausea, hands have felt "lame", and the pain carrying things...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Nodules in the muscles and tendons?...excruciating hip pain and pain lower down in my back below the surgery area; which steroid injections do help temporarily; as well as my feet: Nodules are...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSymptoms
How do I ask for testing? ...Are there many test? I have a lot of questions. Thanks again for reading this and any advice is incredibly valuable to me....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDiagnosis
I hate RA!!!...I know many of you are also struggling because of this awful disease....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis ...Hi I just been diagnosed with ra and put on methotrexate I'm really freaking out as they are making me feel so unwell I'm not truly convinced I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 replies
Elevated RA Factor....what happens next??...If this is the case, what are the next steps?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs...If anyone has any feedback or specific formulations (there are TONS of Chinese options) I would appreciate it. I am not on any DMARDS....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
MTX and squamous cell carcinoma ...So by late summer I backed off to 5 weekly pills . Saw rheumatologist for quarterly visit and told her I cut dosage ....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
New Diagnosis some questions re: Pinpoint Eyes...vitamin D tabs daily My uncle asked me yesterday where my Pupils in my eyes went which i thought was a strange question but it appears that my pupils Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSide EffectsSeronegative RASymptoms
No Treatment Available for my situtation STILL...Exercise and stretching right now are pretty tough to do with Radiation and Chemo wearing me out....Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 replies
Dr appointment...So when he asks how are you doing, I'm always like ok, any changes?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesTips & Advice
Dancing...The dance classes they have are hip-hop and zumba. Would either of these dances work for arthritis?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesExercise
Feeling alone?...Anyone feeling alone dealing with RA even though you are with someone?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies