FeaturedAsk Me Anything Live: With Rheumatologist Dr. Donica Baker...Baker was not able to answer every question, but she will be sharing a follow-up article to answer questions for those who left one. ----------------...Reactions 0 reactions Comments126 repliesHealthcare Team
Progression? Weird pain patterns...Sometimes out of nowhere I have pain at the base of my thumb that feels like a bee sting....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptomsTreatment
Does anyone else deal with skin rash?...It usually starts out in one spot and slowly then very quickly spreads causing a pink hive like looking rash that can be rather itchy....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Managing side effects from COVID vaccine ...New member here. I am researching for my 65 year old mother, diagnosed with RA, and on Humira every 14 days....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & AdviceSymptoms
RA or Fibro or Both...I am getting a script for blood work tomorrow, but figured I'd reach out here and see if anyone has similar symptoms, before an official diagnosis....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Pain management not working - Opioid resistance?...After taking pills for one month without relief, I was prescribed Buprenorphine patches....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Mitigating The Unpredictability of RA and Chronic Illness ...Both mentally and physically, the "not knowing" part is one of the most difficult aspects of living with chronic illness and autoimmune disease....Reactions 0 reactions Comments58 repliesTips & Advice
Please help identify my symptoms as I am really confused with the mixed signals...Hi all, I am new to the forum and I am confused what this pain in my finger joints could be....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisAwareness
Exhaustion ...Hello everyone, I'm new. In looking to hopefully talk to people in similar circumstances as me so I don't feel so alone....Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesSymptoms
Is anyone else waiting on a diagnosis?...osteoarthritis as well as another unknown autoimmune disease. so she ran the RA test which came back slightly elevated...like only a point or two above normal so one...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
How do I ask for testing? ...neutrophils but aside from that it seemed normal I tried talking to my PCP about it and she laughed at me and she completely blew me off (yes I've gotten...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDiagnosis
Nerve Pain and Throbbing Hand Pain...I am relatively new (3 months) to this diagnosis and just started methatrexate which doesn't seem to be working so far....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Has Anyone Stopped Biologic Treatment Due to Kidney or Liver Injury?...For one glorious year, I had no pain again. Then the dosage of prednisone I was at stopped working, and going higher was not an option....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesTreatment
Breathing problems anyone? DLCO 56%...I am new to the forum. I have had RA for about 8 years, serum positive, and was (past tense) positive for lupus as well (10 years ago)....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSymptoms
RA symptoms and side effects...Also wondering when the heck i am going to stop having new symptoms that are so sever that they could kill me!!!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSymptoms
Failing Enbrel...My rheum said we could try that for a month, draw again, and see what my levels were....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBiologic Medication
Negative RA test...I am considering to ask for a uric acid test when I see my doctor this month because gout runs in my family also....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
What were your various symptoms before being diagnosed with RA?...I'm new to this forum and to RA so thank you in advance for sharing your stories....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Anyone have advice on filing for disability?...Hello, I am new to this site, so I apologize for the long comment. I’m a 57 y.o. female web designer at a major medical center in Chicago....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies