Making Others Believe About RA...I spent a lot of time with my cousin, a nursing instructor, years ago. Around that time, my large joints were rapidly...reactionscomments
Active 7 days agoEarly RA. What to expect. ...I’m new here and hoping for some advice. About 6 years ago I had a skin-related autoimmune issue. During testing, my RA...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Asking for Help Is a Skill...For those of us with RA, asking for help is not as easy as you'd think. Many of us are "type A"...reactions6comments
What are you thankful for?...What’s one thing you’re grateful for this year, even if it’s something small, that helped you get through a tough moment or...reactions1reply
RA sufferers walking around with Dipitheria...A strain of Corynebacterium diphtheriae was isolated from a 71 year old woman with rheumatoid arthritis. Because it is atypical it is...reactions3repliesComorbidities
Getting out of the tub ...So I have a nice soaking tub but I can't get out of it! Does anyone have any solutions?...reactions1replyAssistive DevicesCoping
Meds...Anyone having trouble on methotrexate plaque no and prednisone...reactions5repliesSide Effects
Stress...Has anyone ever read about doctors or anyone looking into stress starting or activating RA? My grandfather had it but it skipped...reactions4repliesDiagnosisCopingResearch & Clinical Trials
I transitioned from Humira to a cheaper Biosimilar called Hyrimoz...Biosimilars are gaining traction...finally. I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2010 but had the inflammation and stiffness years before getting treatment...reactions3repliesBiologic MedicationCostDiagnosis
RA Out of Control - Advice?...Hi, I got diagnosed w/ RA year 2023. Taking hydroxycloroquine, leflunomide and prednisone. I responded well on those 3 meds combination until...reactions3replies
Subtypes...Just read an interesting article in the LA Times on autoimmune diseases. There was one section where scientists are discussing that they...reactions7repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Tried 3 medicines with bad reactions. Scared to try yet another. ...I am feeling pretty low today. I have been on three different medications for RA since June of this year. I have...reactions3replies
How to Talk About RA With Kids...It is a remarkable (and stressful) responsibility to shape young minds' understanding. As a mother, I don’t take this job lightly as...reactions1comment
Update on SetPoint Vagus Nerve Stimulation RA Treatment...Some of you may recall discussions of the new FDA approved for RA treatment SetPoint Vagus nerve stimulation system. Four new papers...reactions9repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
CBD and arthritis ...Cbd treatment for RA. Anyone has experience?...reactions5repliesBiologic Medication
Madder than a wet hen at my rheumatologist...I first got diagnosed with RA back in 2017. Started off on methotrexate and Plaquenil and I made it 8 months before...reactions7replies
RA and allergic reactions...Hi, I was diagnosed with RA on 2011, fibro in 1990, degenerative disc disease 2000. In the past 2 years I have...reactions1reply
RA Causing Failing Joints and Little Bumps...I was diagnosed with RA ten years ago.I had to have my right index finger knuckle fused, I have had one hip...reactions6comments
Marbles under foot feeling?...Walking bare footed is not comfortable. It feels like I am walking on marbles, and lumps. Sometimes there is slight numbness....reactions2replies
Jaw...I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 20years now. I am wondering if anyone has had it in their Jaw. I am finding...reactions12repliesCopingAwareness
