Coping with a Flare...I tried to go to work today but couldn't even manage to dress myself. Life is getting harder everyday....Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesSymptoms
Muscle weakness ...point of trembling if standing too long....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementProgressionSymptoms
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
Palindromic rheumatism ...I would like to hear others experiences Thank you Maura...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosis
Can shingles cross-wire your nerve pathways?...The intense pain brought me to tears. After a few seconds of flushing the pain eased and was gone....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Yet another syndrome or disease related to RA......Wishing all of you days with no flare-ups! Donna...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 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
More fatigue...On top of the over all fatigue that seems to worsen with increased joint pain, I’m also having leg fatigue?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 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
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs...It is not near as bad as two months ago and I have not taken Advil in a month....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Feeling alone?...It's difficult to cope on your own. Harder when those closest to you don't want to hear anything about it....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Just diagnosed...I'm so new to this I don't know what questions to ask. Thank you. Karen...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
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
Does anyone else have RA and Hashimoto's disease?...My most concerning pain comes from the middle of my chest. Not a sharp pain more like a constant ache in the wall of my chest....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Trying to adjust...I certainly can relate to many of the posts I’ve read here. I was perfectly healthy til March of 2022....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Confused,Stressed but still hopeful ...Should I hire a private occupational therapist to help me or should I go about it a different way....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisWork & Employment
Quality of Life...All of my discomfort seems to to be more like fibro or prm. I now have crappy blood work correlating to bone marrow....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesProgression
Arava and side effects...So I backed off to 10mg again and re-started an increase with 15mg....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesSide Effects