HandsThings I can hardly do with my RA hands. Open a bottle, large or small, open the tab on a soda, scratch an itch on my shoulders or anywhere. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments49 repliesCopingVenting
Flares during treatmentI have been told that the goal of treatment is to minimize symptoms as much as possible. And I have also been told that treament will never eliminate flares. So...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
is the BP side effects of Arthritis Medicine ? My Mother is 70 years old and she is taking medicine of arthrithis from 12 years. Now she got BP. She is also taking medicine of BP. is the BP...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
Sun sensitivity and RA meds: Experiences, Suggestions...Has anyone ever struggled with sun sensitivity after starting RA medication? Share some tips and experiences. As it starts to get warmer out we could all practice some good sun...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsSymptoms
Hands really hurting I used my hands to much yesterday at work using a chain saw so now the pain meds dont seem to be doing any good I stayed home to rest...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
Weather changesI live in a climate where, in winter, we can get drastic weather changes, including huge temperature fluctuations and strong winds. I've been noticing extreme fatigue lately and wonder if...Reactions 0 reactions Comments33 repliesWeather
Losing Job I was forced to resign or be terminated from my 30 year career 6 days after applying for intermittent FMLA. The volume of work was impossible for even a healthy...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
look for information on medications that insurance company's recommendI am 81 years old and have been under Doctors care for RA 30plus years. And finding all medications are now so expensive that they are beyond budget. last medications...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBiologic MedicationCostInsurance & Disability
Adverse side effects of methotrexate Has anyone had any adverse side effects to methotrexate. I got the flu and according to the doctors the methotrexate wasn’t working to fight off any infection and I got...Reactions 0 reactions Comments58 repliesAwarenessSide EffectsTreatment
Help Me PleaseI contracted R.A. in 1958 when I was eleven. It was an awful attack. I was admitted to hospital the day after my 14th birthday. Since then I have had...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosis