I was told that because i am double jointed that I will have RA in about 20 years. that’s where I got this question because I am not looking forward to it if it’s true.

and how will it work if i can get a wheelchair. will i wait in regular lines or go in the fast pass lines? will disneyland give me a wheelchair to use?

My feet have been hurting for quite some time and ache and burn. I can walk on them but it is very painful. Even at rest they ache and burn. I have noticed the joint closest to my foot on my second toe is swollen and it hurts to curl my toes. It is also painful for them to be touched or rubbed. This has been going on for several months now. I wear tennis shoes and I can only wear this old pair as anything else hurts my feet severly..so much that I really can not walk for a day or two. I have always been one that hates to wear shoes, but now I can not stand to be without shoes as when I am barefoot I feel like my feet are splitting in two.

Any additional folk remedies for this painful affliction would be greatly appreciated.

What medications/treatments are you taking to treat RA?

Has anyone in your family had RA?

Does RA cause a lot of stress in your life

Would either of those cause me pain in my shoulders and elbows when I was sitting still doing absolutely nothing?

my wifes hands, feet, knees, etc. have been cramping up really bad where she cant move them , also she has been diagnose with chronic uticaria about 7 months ago. we’ve been to about five different doctors and no help so far. the symptoms keep getting worse and her grandma bag of meds don’t work very well.

I have controlled RA and I am seriously considering becoming a vegetarian. However, I don’t want to if it means my joints will get even more shot etc…

Would I have to take supplements to offset the loss of meat?

I plan to ask my doctor tomorrow, but I didn’t know if anyone out there knows anything from personal experience.

Also, no mean answers about how vegetarians are lame a$$ people…this is a serious thread.

I am to start therapy with rituxan soon, but will not be taking methotrexate with it as I developed pneumonitis with methotrexate therapy. I would like to know of any delayed or adverse effects from the therapy other than what is listed in the brochure. Thanks for any help towards making an informed decision.

I was diagnosed with RA about 4 years ago, and it has been fairly uneventful with a few flare ups mostly in the hands with stiffness.

My doctor suggested taken tamoxifen which to me is not even a consideration….. I don’t like the idea of chemo low dose or note. ( does the risk out weigh the benefits? )