Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Community
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers. The purpose of the community is to share support and information with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients and their loved ones. Topics in the community include: causes, clinical trials, complications, family issues, living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), prognosis, research, surgery, treatments
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capodadMay 11
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By bunseye211 Mar 22, 2013
I have RA and about 16 years ago a friend was giving me a hug and thought it would be cool to crack my back all the w...
LivingInHopeApr 27
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By Bruce_Wayne Apr 19, 2013
Do you know what could cause muscle and joint stiffness (without pain or inflantion), and back pain, especially in th...
By sagil Apr 26, 2013
I have RA and osteoporosis, and have tingling in hands and pins and needles but more so in one hand. Has anyone had t...
CaughtOffGuardApr 23
kumquatmayApr 22
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By clearwater520 Apr 15, 2013
how long did you have symptoms before blood results started becoming positive??
Thanks! =))
JprinsApr 17
mrsvasquezSep 08, 2012
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Anyone out there had Remicade infusions? Anything you can tell me about that is NOT from the Manufacturer's Marketin...
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I am having symptoms of Knee pain with little swelling and stiffness, Fatigue, White spots on swollen left tonsil f...
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By Calvin1218 Apr 15, 2013
Well, after two years of pain and numerous doctor visits (and being told that all my problems are mechnacial), I fina...
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By Confusedgal22 Dec 23, 2012
Hi there! I have been confused for months as to what is going on in my body. I'm a 31-yo female who began exhibiting ...
By robertb079 Apr 14, 2013
Is the HUMIRA vial different than the Pen? Does the Pen contain the vial since HUMIRA is given either by a syringe or...
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By PaulaAnn Apr 06, 2013
found out from yesterdays cat scan that I have Honey comb w/sparing of the costphrenic angles likely fibrotic due to ...
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By Tweety0625 Apr 04, 2013
Tested because of inflamation and pain. tests came back, was expecting possibly Arthritis but RF factor is "less than...
Red_StarMar 30
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By sagil Mar 29, 2013
I am a 53 year old female, and I have RA and now osteoporosis. Tried fosomax but had side effects. Has anyone tried P...
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By greenlydia Mar 16, 2013
I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis when I was 18 years old. I'm now 62. I have been on, or tried, just about ev...
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By cemichael Jan 31, 2013
I am looking for an alternative pain management for RA that does not involve opiates. My RA is being managed with me...
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By lynsuann Mar 06, 2013
I was diagnosed with pneumonia; and because there is no bacterial infection and because the RA factor was very high t...
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By SSRelic Feb 15, 2013
I just turned 32 last month. I am the mother of 3 children (15, 6, 15 months). My oldest child has Type 1 Diabetes an...
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By foxymargo Feb 22, 2013
I have had bad pains in my lower back and hurts to bend and sit sometimes. My Dr put me on norcos but now that baby o...
By MH Community Mgr Feb 21, 2013
Please join us in welcoming Carolanivey as your new Community Leader of the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) community! Ca...
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By Lala_dizzy Feb 06, 2013
I've been tested for RA, about four times and it always comes back high. I was referred to an Rheumatoid nurse and sh...
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By Rena705 Jan 31, 2013
Hello!
I am currently being tested for RA. I have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis, MS, COPD and Asthma. I hav...
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