Comorbidity Overload with RA...Years into my diagnosis, I now realize that RA has a number of common comorbidities that include hypertension, diabetes, obesity, lung disease, osteoarthritis... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Was anyone else fearful of medication?...I was diagnosed with RA lupus, Sjogren's disease, osteoarthritis in one day. But with all the side effects of the medicine I am fearful of taking it....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
A letter to my Family...blessed that I don’t have a physically compromising condition, and I am thankful every day that my only burden is RA, Fibromyalgia, Hypothyroid, and Osteoarthritis... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Meloxicam...Meloxicam is used to treat conditions that cause inflammation in the body, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile arthritis.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Has anyone with RA had episode of giant cell arthritis?...I have osteoarthritis and do suffer from some inflammatory arthritis although all treatment was stopped in late 2019 by a rheumatologist....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptomsTreatment
Severe RA and treatments...Is it because he also has mild osteoarthritis? Is it for some people- there is not going to be enough relief to feel better?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic Medication
Kim's Story...I am vitamin D deficient, anemic at times, my protein levels are way off, and somehow from the RA I have developed osteoarthritis in my knees especially... By gracie4poo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Unhelpful Comparisons...people are aware that rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune condition that can strike an individual at any age, whereas they are usually familiar with osteoarthritis... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
This Pain Isn't Normal...Since my RA/osteoarthritis/Fibromyalgia diagnosis at age 44, I had chosen to leave my career in aviation of 25 years, stay at home and heal up.... By ordnance2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
RA is like sunburn...My dad has osteoarthritis in his right knee and assumes my pain is the same as his and I should just suck it up and get on with it.... By kaeslin052 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Let the sunshine in...For some folks with RA (and many with osteoarthritis) weather can be a factor in our flaring.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Power of a Few Pain Pills...The source of my increased pain is osteoarthritis (OA) of the knees.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Diagnosis ...This time I made an appointment, took three months to get in, he did an exam and lab work said he thinks we’re still looking at osteoarthritis....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesDiagnosis
Struggling after negative lab work. Anyone have any advice?...Background about me. 52 year old woman Type 1 diabetic Celiac disease Degenerative discs (back surgery 2015) Osteoarthritis in some areas Normal weight...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Diagnosis change ..symptoms the same...Went to a closer located, new to town rheumatologist..told I did not have RA but severe osteoarthritis....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosis
Focusing on the Wrong Villain...She takes these mild synthetic opioids to help relieve her chronic pain from osteoarthritis in her lower spine, spinal bone spurs, and sciatica.... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Does CBD conflict with Humira? What else helps w/OA?...My wife has been afflicted with RA for much of her life and also has OsteoArthritis....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
DMARDs and Horrible Psychiatric/Mood Altering Side Effects...I was put on hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) for my osteoarthritis with full body joint pain.... By clobb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
New here and in process of diagnosis...I'm 15 years into what I thought was osteoarthritis and suddenly developed polyarthritis in a ton of new joints and had to take time off work due to back...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Strange new symptoms...I have recently also been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis and take Tramadol and Naproxan for that....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptoms