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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Can you have RA developing as a teen, but be diagnosed until later in life?

AmandaB1662

I am 15 years old and used to be very active. I played volleyball for my high school and on a club team and played/worked out around 12 h...

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I HAVE RA AND JUST STARTED ENBRAL,DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT

starlife34

does anyone that has been taking enbral know what happens if you get a fungal infection,and what are common side effects

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Rheumatoid arthritis and sudden change of CRP level

vdsperera

My mother has RA. We checked the CRP level recently and the report indicates very high CRP level (59.4 mg/l). Then we channeled a doctor ...

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Rheumatoid arthritis and lung scarring question

mikewaterfall

Hi My mother has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis recently, for the past 10 years She has had ling issues which they discovered...

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Positive ANA + other symptoms, need help from someone experienced

NyMe18

Hello. I’m under assessment for Sjögren’s syndrome but also treated separately for muscle issues. Basically all of my muscles are workin...

Do anybody know any reason or causes of rheumatoid arthritis?

kevinson579

I want to know the reason behind rheumatoid arthritis diseases. Why this arthritis can happen to a younger and most of them are women.

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Is It Rheumatoid Arthritis??

Ayani20111

i just will tell about what my sister experience in the past 6 months 1.September, 4th 2015 -my sister felt not good on her knee and ...

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Does this sound like RA or a combonation of RA and other diseases?

thanksforinfo

I am a 60 year old female. About two-and-a-half months ago I started having pains in the balls of both feet and all my toes-sometimes sha...

Elevated ASO titer

2johndeereboys

HI.....My name is Lisa, I am 39 and I just found out that I have an elevated ASO titer......I have done some research but I am still in t...

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does Rheumatic fever affect growth and potential height?

johnwinchester

i was diagnosed with Rheumatic fever when i was 8, it did cause chronic inflammation in both of my knees, i'm now 21 and 5'9. did it affe...

High vectra count but negative ana?

swatts831

Is it possibke to have negative ANA test results, elevated SED Rate, and a HIGH Vectra count? My Vectra count was 88 out of 100.

Any one familiar with ACTEMRA SUNCUTANEOUSLY?

joeyjoetta

did anyone ever use ACTEMRA SUBCUTANEOUSLY

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Wyattfelix

I have RA and currently on Methotrexate, I don't like the side effects of the med. Anyone have any suggestions on natural remedies? Thank...

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Anklyosing, what's next?

groovieknave

Well, I have suspected I had some form of arthritis for years. It started in my lower back and I had several bad flares that put me in be...

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Does Enbrel cause anxiety?

Kjacks52

Just started taking Enbrel self injection, haven't had RA meds since August. Feeling lighted a bit and very anxious. Is this normal and...

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What is the normal RA factor range for a male in his 20s?

bundleblocker

My grandson has been having pains in his joints for a few weeks. They come and go and affect different joints, such as ankles, knees, elb...

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Unknown cause of severe full body joint pain.

StevenS2000

I am a 16 year old male and have been having severe pain, aches, and morning stiffness in many joints. This started 2-3 years ago and ...

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Looking for the best walking cane for you?

Noob123

I've made a guide to buying a walking cane along with some recommendations. If you're having trouble deciding, the link below might help....

Ankylosing Spondylitis

SyedMashor

I have Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) or Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy. Suffering for 7 years now. Disease progression is very fast. In t...

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Does anyone have Palindromic Rheumatism?

biscuitsnbeans

I have an appt next week with my rheumy to sort out my symptoms and to see if this is where my symptoms fit.My pain comes and goes the ...

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