Experiences with

Rheumatoid arthritis

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis which I have had for last 5 years. I currently am on injections for. Last year I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia which I'm struggling with the constant pain.

Hi I have rheumatoid arthritis and take methotrexate (which has now been increased)and hydroxychoroquine. I am also doing physio to help with my ankle.I just wondered if anyone can recommend any therapies that also help (like massage or acupuncture)? Thanks.

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 😊

In May, the GP diagnosed me with rheumatoid arthritis but unfortunately he didn't help me at all, claiming that my kidneys were damaged and he couldn't give me any medication, he simply got rid of me. I suffered like this alone without care for 3 months, now I feel better. Is this a normal doctor?

After a bit of googling it seems they are possibly suggesting I have rheumatoid arthritis which is nice so I'll be looking for tips on living (and parenting) with this.

I have asthma, bronchiecstasis and ILD, as well as rheumatoid arthritis. The RA was diagnosed 20 years ago, the asthma and bronchiecstasis 12 years ago, and the ILD earlier this year, and at a rheumatology appointment this week, I was told that my ILD was caused by the RA.

I have asthma, bronchiecstasis and ILD, as well as rheumatoid arthritis. The RA was diagnosed 20 years ago, the asthma and bronchiecstasis 12 years ago, and the ILD earlier this year, and at a rheumatology appointment this week, I was told that my ILD was caused by the RA.

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

Hello so I went to the doctors and now they are saying that the Avise test is showing I don’t have UCTD and I have seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia.

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.

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

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).

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.

Wondering if anyone has experienced this? I’ve been in Pradaxa for about 5-6 weeks and a recent blood panel showed strong markers for RA. No previous symptoms, etc. Just seems to coincide with taking Pradaxa.

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 🦓🐘🦒

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

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.

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.