RA - Self Care Help Exercises for Most...Just found this page / link in hopes to remind myself of gentle exercises that my rheumatologist had given me many moons ago....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesExerciseFlares & Flare Management
Flare ups, ouch!...I thought it was getting better until my legs began to ache today and haven't stopped....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Bike left shifter handlebar...Joint pain and debris in it. Any ideas are appreciated. Biking outside keeps me going!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
RA Life...I have had RA since I was in my 30's. I used to be on Methotrexate. I am off it now. I do some exercising....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesProgression
Forum Agenda...Decades in science for me and all the moderators come across as academics to me. :)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
What should I use if I'd like to run?...I have been cleared to continue full duty as a law enforcement officer and in the military and I am required to run two miles twice a year...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
FeaturedArthritis aye?...Steps need to be made to rebrand this disease. The number one cause of death is lung issues, the second often stomach related issues....Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesCoping
Does anyone have experience on these medications?...About to start Methotrexate + Folic Acid + Turmeric + Glucosamine and Fish Oil. Newly diagnosed with OA but they are sure it's RA....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
What is the best mattress for RA?...I am having issues with my hips and back. I wake up in pain everyday. So, what kind of bed do you feel is best for this?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
What should I expect when coming off of medications before surgery?...I am having a cervical fusion next week and stopping all arthritis meds....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
What can I do about a flare before or after surgery?...I’m having back surgery and will be off of all RA meds. What can I do about a flare before or after surgery? Has anyone experienced this problem?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Medicare issues...I cannot be the only one who can’t afford treatment because Medicare only covers a small portion of the IV costs and medication....Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesTreatmentCost
Contracture...I just started Methotrexate,Sulfasalazine and Enbrel....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSymptoms
Does anyone have delayed side effects on Methotrexate?...Does anyone have a bad day 2 or 3 days after taking their weekly dose of Methotrexate? I get flu like symptoms (no fever) that last about 12 hours....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Ra symptoms...I gave birth to beautiful baby girl last year in January.I am consistently facing knee pain and body pain since then....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Will I have to quit my biologic medication prior to surgery?...I am wondering if anyone has any experience with stopping the treatment and postoperative pain. Thank you kindly, Jana...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Is anyone else using Orencia?...Feedback on Orencia and possible side effects needed? Dr recommending Orencia IV infusion reviewed possible side effects....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
What is the best brand of compression sock?...I'm not having problems in my legs and don't need any that go that high. I only need ankle length....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Is it RA...I have seen two rheumatologist and neither do anything but give me anti inflammatory drugs. They don’t seem to help. I have no swelling....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosis
Are there rheumatologists that have experience in oncology or treating cancer patients?...Managing RA and colon cancer I have RA x 17 years (I'm 60) and diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic colon cancer one year ago....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
