Anyone else have RA?

[fallbaby11]

If so, have you noticed it flare up around the start of your period? Just curious. I am not on any medications for RA right now so I am sure that is part of it. 

[chuggingwater]

Hi! I do!

I am not sure I havemade that correlation. However, I have noticed that when I flare I will have a corresponding temp spike, even beginning of the cycle.

[fallbaby11]

Thank you both for your responses! The temp rise during flare ups explains so much for me during the past few days. I am SO glad to know about that!! I haven't had a flare up in 6 months so I am hoping it is short lived. I am going on vacation to CO tomorrow so I do not need this for sking!

I am so glad I posted this so I could hear what you ladies have experienced. I am sorry you deal with RA though. No fun at all.

[chuggingwater]

Jan 28, 2015 22:10:22 GMT -5 danib said:

Hmmm I haven't noticed. I am definitely going to pay attention though. Something I did notice, all things autoimmune essentially went into remission while I was pregnant so something to look forward to.

Yes! I only had two mini flares when pregnant (on no meds), but did take a steroid to help it subside. Even after birth, until my supply tanked at 11 months, nursing kept the RA in check.

So hope my body responds similarly again.

[fallbaby11]

Jan 29, 2015 9:31:11 GMT -5 danib said:

Have fun on your trip fallbaby11

Thank you!