Experiences with

Rheumatoid arthritis

I have had flares of joint pains for many years, morning stiffness lasting more than 2 hours, alot of I flamation around joints but rheumatoid bloods always normal. GP gave me flucloxacillin and prednisolone last week for 7 days as he was worried it was infected arthritis as I had a slight fever and

hi all I’m on metratrexate and adalimumab for my rheumatoid arthritis do any of you find it causes sinus issues and sinus headaches? I would be really grateful if you could reply Thanks 😊

I have rheumatoid arthritis and I’m taking methotrexate and folic acid once a week but I have been experiencing bloating and keep burping and feels uncomfortable in my tummy sometimes can I take folic acid everyday to help this , or something else like someone said on here peppermint capsules

I’m due to have my first Rituximab infusion in a few weeks, I got diagnosed with anti CCP Rheumatoid Arthritis 3 years ago and have yet to find the right treatment. Does anyone have any experience of this drug and how it made you feel? I’m ever hopeful this will be the one.

Has anyone had an operation on elbow from rheumatoid arthritis? Did it help?

At the same time as being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I started getting sharp pain and swelling in the joints closest to finger tips. I was told this is osteoarthritis (while it is also acknowledged that RA can affect any joint).

Hello, I’ve just signed up after probably a year of avoiding doing so, really hoping to connect with some people who understand rheumatoid arthritis and how to navigate it alongside the health system 🦓🐘🦒

Good Morning All I have RA which is quite severe in my hands and wrists. I have recently purchased two blue stress balls from eBay which were really cheap. I have been squeezing the stress balls ten times, three times a day and thought that I would share my experience with you as it really is starting

This survey will feed into a PhD study exploring changes to the immune system during pregnancy in those with rheumatoid arthritis. Please complete this short survey on women’s health, it is for all women aged 18+ with rheumatoid arthritis and should take less than 10 minutes to complete.

hi I have had rheumatoid arthritis for five years and scleritis for 1.5 years. I recently started imraldi(bio similar to humira), in feb 2024, after building antibodies to cimzia. since then I have noted small improvements in my joints but my eyes continue to be in a constant flare.

I started having pain there 8 years ago following a slight injury Never xrayed it was always assumed it was Rheumatoid arthritis until last year when was found to be OA with the joint beyond repair Now my right knee is beginning to give pain -just like my left one did.

Many people with rheumatoid arthritis suffer from pain every day. NRAS are working with researchers at Keele University to undertake two new studies to improve how pain is treated in people with rheumatoid arthritis and other types of inflammatory arthritis.

Hi I'm on prednisone and leflunomide vid d and jyseleca I have come up with a high temp and a fever, please tell me can I take any pain killers my body is killing me

This month, we delve into the important role of nutrition and diet when managing a healthy lifestyle living with rheumatoid arthritis.

Hi I’ve recently started on infliximab infushion for my rheumatoid arthritis I also have osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Since my first infusion three weeks ago I’ve had an upset stomach for a week which meant a gap of three weeks between infusions instead of two.

Hi I’ve recently started on infliximab infushion for my rheumatoid arthritis I also have osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Since my first infusion three weeks ago I’ve had an upset stomach for a week which meant a gap of three weeks between infusions instead of two.

Now she is thinking that either PMR has morphed into rheumatoid arthritis or perhaps I was misdiagnosed from the beginning. She is taking me off of Actemra infusions and putting me on something called REMICADE infusions.

I have been just been diagnosed with ‘PMR onset Rheumatoid arthritis.’ I was put on 15mg steroids initially, which was increased to 20mg after 3 weeks as still in so much pain, and also added in 15mg s/c Methotrexate. I’m still confused by the diagnosis as I had no previous history of PMR!

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I’m on 500 Naproxen twice daily I have been on this dose for nearly two years because my RA isn’t yet under control is anyone else on this dose and have been on it at long?I have regular blood monitoring and my consultant know Im on it.

I have rheumatoid arthritis or Pmr .Been on prednisone 60 mg. off all medication still have pain, but not wanting to be on medication.