Announcements
Introduce Yourself!
Hi! I'm Chauncy. I'm 28 y/o. I was FINALLY diagnosed with RA about 2 years ago, but I've always had the symptoms. I've been on MFP for 1yr and 1 week now and am only 9lbs away from my goal weight. :) I'm really looking forward to getting to know all of you. Feel free to start a topic or join a discussion. This is our place…
Discussions
Newly diagnosed - Need insight
Hi All... I am 33 yo and was diagnosed with sero -ve RA just last week and despite all the readings I'm quite lost. Started on Sulfasalazine 500mg daily now and prednisolone of 5mg daily. The rheumatologist mentioned that she will phase out the pred eventually. I'm trying to lose maybe another 5kg or so but i see that the…
best foods during flare ups
Hi, hope everyone is having a good summer. I'm new to this group and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for specific foods that you feel helps fight off pain and stiffness during a bad flare up. thank you, Filomena:smile:
Knee replacement and diet after
Hi guys! About a year and a half ago, my rheumatologist told be that I need bilateral knee replacement. While I've been going through all the fun insurance hurdles (shoot me now), I've also been working really hard at losing weight. It's all had to be through diet because I literally cannot bend my knees at all and am not…
Hobbies
If you don't mind sharing, what are some of your hobbies that are not too hard on your hands?
Managing RA naturally
Hello everyone! My name is Krista and I am glad to find your group! I was diagnosed just 3mos ago but have battling RA for about 18mos. I started out taking meds prescribed by my dr but hated the side effects so decided to go the natural route. I take supplements, vitamins and use my diet to manage my RA. Been doing much…
Humira?
I had a rheumatology appointment yesterday and my doc wants to switch me to Humira injections, ugh! My current meds aren't doing enough I guess. I was afraid it'd come to this cause my little sis also has RA and has been doing injections for the past year. Unfortunately, it's not working for her. Anyone else do Humira…
Need tips for upper body, please adivse
I am in the military and that requires me to do pushups and sit ups on a constants bases. I noticed that even with my RA being somewhat under control I struggle every day with my wrists, thumbs elbow and finger joints. This makes it difficult if not impossible to use weights or do common push ups. I have been on prednisone…
Busted knee
Anyone help me? I need to find some uncomplicated light exercise that doesn't involve the knees. Suitable for a person with rheumatoid arthritis. My joint and toe damage in my right foot has put my knee out of whack and affected my hip and my rheumatology physio has told me no exercise, even swimming until I've got…
PMS & flare ups
Okay so today I had an appt. w the OB/Gyn and found out that flare ups can be related to PMS. She told me that when you get your period your estrogen is low and this is what causes flare ups in people with RA. I was surprised to find this out because I always thought during that week I felt extra tired and noticed slight…
Prisoner in my own body
Anybody else feel like they are sometimes a prisoner in their own body? I am feeling particularly angry at my RA today. I constantly feel like it holds me back from my fitness goals and I'm continually taking three steps forward and two steps back. I have been lucky enough to not need regular medication in recent years and…
