Information and opinions on Rheumatoid Arthritis from Kristina at MyRACentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/8157 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/8157/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/8157 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/8157/36057/tough Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:19:39 -0000 Kristina So, my mother-in-law is having a tough time with her medication. She has developed a rash over her arms and legs that is causing severe itching. Also her skin has thinned a lot so when she scratches she bleeds very easily. Another thing is she bruises so easily. She had a bruise the size of a fist on her arm and when I asked her about it she didn't even know she had it. All she had done was scratch it the night before... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/8157/36057/tough http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/8157/20039/ra Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:46:00 -0000 Kristina Hello, my name is Kristina and my mother-in-law was just diagnosed with RA about 6 months ago. I would really like some help in understanding this disease and the treatments involved. We want to choose the best possible medications with the fewest side effects. Any information would be so helpful. Thanks! http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/8157/20039/ra