I can't walk today...About four years ago, I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my hips and my cartilages were getting thinner....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Diagnosed with RA a year ago, my journey so far and some questions......After the first and third injection the pain in my hands/thumbs reduced substantially for a week or so but came back for the second week....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedExercise
I'm not convinced......I was first referred to a rheumatologist after my hands and one elbow were swollen for no apparent reason....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Please help identify my symptoms as I am really confused with the mixed signals...I showed my symptoms to a Rheumatologist in October 2023 along with my blood reports like RA factor, ESR, ANA, and CRP which were clear....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisAwareness
RA and dental issues...All needed pulled bc they were beyond help. My dentist wants to put a “partial” in on each side, (whatever that is)....Reactions0reactionsComments39 repliesTips & Advice
Negative RA test...I have severe swelling in my feet and ankles to the point I am unable to walk or wear shoes....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Waiting to start treatment and managing flare...Have not been able to wear winter shoes, rocking my sandles as they are comfy....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSymptoms
RA symptoms and side effects...And was just released yesterday, from another week long stay for pericarditis which is a big word for fluid surrounding my heart....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSymptoms
FeaturedConversation of the Week: RA & Support Animals...It could be a bunny, a bearded dragon (reptile), hamster, or even a bird....Reactions0reactionsComments37 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Diagnosed but not sure...Last year, I woke up one morning and realized my hands were swollen and painful....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Would you consider yourself aging too?...Were warm to the touch when I felt them with my hand and def not wet. Anyone in their pre-diagnosis stage think these sound familiar?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Prednisone, Sulfasalazine, Plaquenil, & now Simponi...All of my numbers were very, very high. I'm still in lots of pain, and some days can hardly move my hands....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Was anyone else so confused when diagnosed?...I was very confused and convinced that the tests were a result of multiple rounds of antibiotics I had taken that winter due to sinus infections and bronchitis...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Taking Remission Further with Better Earring....My meds were working, Humira, methotrexate and Celebrex together had calmed my RA from a roaring lion to.a purring kitten....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
ACCP & RA F Positive...I have been having shoulder pain (unable to lift my hand, wear shirt etc) since last 3 years....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Sudden onset of severe pain and weakness in right hand?...I have been to see my GP and then my Rheumy nurse, but neither were able to do anything about it apart from upping my painkiller dose (now Paracetamo...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
My hand and other limbs are swollen and I have no idea what might be the cause....Also, I did allergic tests and all of the possible molecules were negative....Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
Switching from Cimzia to Enbrel ...I would feel better for a week or two, then worse-- and the flares lasted longer and were worse than they have been in years....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare Management
Another one doubting diagnosis...But even vertebrae that were not fused after that incident hurt. Things pop painfully a lot. Stretching helps temporarily....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Questions & Uncertainty...All of my autoimmune marker tests (RF, Lupus panel. etc) were negative and all inflammation markers were back in their normal ranges....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
