when to visit the doctor...My next scheduled appointment with the rheumatologist is in late March My question is - when do I call the doctor about new joint pain?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
ACCP & RA F Positive...(Specs <10) As of today and since last two months, i have not had any shoulder pain or any other joint pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Joint Swelling, Tightness or Stiffness...Joint pain, swelling, tightness, and stiffness are the most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Why I Live in Leggings - Clothing & RA...As time progressed, and the joint pain and swelling increased in my hands, wrists, and fingers, I have made several other adjustments in my wardrobe.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
RA and Migraines that last several days...I haven't been officially diagnosed with RA yet I have bilateral joint pain (severe), inflammation and stiffness....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsTreatment
RA and Preparing for Event Accommodations...Living with rheumatoid arthritis means that I am no stranger to joint pain, weakness, and fatigue - even on my "best" days.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Navigating a New Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis...and worsening joint pain that were earmarked as fibromyalgia for a long time.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Is It RA Yet?...For me, I started with large joint pain in my hips, then shoulders which are somewhat unusual.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Bherring's RA Story...Here is my RA story: It started with joint pain at both hands, wrists, elbows and occasionally feet, ankles and knees.... By bherring3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trying to Conceive During My RA Diagnosis...As soon as I got pregnant with my son, my daily aches and joint pain essentially disappeared.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Gluten and RF...Hi, all, I do not have a confirmed diagnosis yet, but my RF level is slightly elevated (3x) and I do have pain in my arms and elbows...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Waiting for diagnosis could RA...About 6 weeks ago really bad joint pain on top of foot and toes , toes stiff and hurt to walk , x ray shows inflammation now bk...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Fatigue & Weakness...There are many reasons why a person with RA may not be getting enough sleep, from stress to depression to joint pain.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Facing Fatigue...For most people, the word “arthritis” brings to mind joint pain and, for some, maybe issues with mobility.... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
The Effect of Menstrual Cycles on RA...Many women with RA claim that their joint pain or stiffness is different depending on where they are in relation to their period.... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Inflammation...In some people, RA may begin with pain in a large joint (shoulder or knee) that moves from 1 joint to another and comes and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
RA Strain: What a Headache!...But what I am sure of is that joint pain often causes me to have emotional pain which then causes headaches.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Health...People living with RA often find it difficult to stay physically active and exercise due to severe joint pain.... By Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Insomnia and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)...My joint pain came and went and I often wasn't taken seriously by the doctors assessing my pain symptoms (more on that journey here and here).... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
I Am So Tired of Fatigue...Nor can biologics or other treatments reverse permanent joint damage which can cause pain which can cause fatigue directly or lead to sleeplessness or... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
