r/Rheumatology is a subreddit with 5k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses rheumatoid arthritis, pain, lab tests, rheumatologist, and autoimmune.
/r/rheumatology is a subreddit dedicated to the medicine of rheumatology. This includes both the clinical aspects of rheumatology and the research underlying arthritis and inflammatory disorders.
Popular Themes in r/Rheumatology
#1
Advice Requests
: "what's a normal length of time to get a diagnosis?"
17 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Feeling frustrated"
4 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Luggage design sucks for arthritis. I want to design a better one. Tell me your travel nightmares! ✈️🎒"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Rheumatology
#1
Rheumatoid Arthritis
: "What qualify someone for Ra/other autoimmune issue"
4 posts
#2
Pain
: "Pregnancy and Pain"
3 posts
#3
Lab Tests
: "Needing Help determining lab(s)?"
3 posts
#4
Rheumatologist
: "Reasonable expectations of my Rheumatologist?"
3 posts
#5
Autoimmune
: "What qualify someone for Ra/other Autoimmune issue"
2 posts
#6
Diagnosis
: "what's a normal length of time to get a Diagnosis?"
2 posts
#7
Pediatric Rheumatology
: "Pediatric Rheumatology Chicago"
2 posts
#8
Sjögren's
: "Sjogren’s Is More Systemic Than Most People Realize"
2 posts
#9
Appointment
: "Rheumatologist office called after doing labs and asked me to come to schedule a sooner Appointment. Does this usually mean something showed up in my bloodwork?"
2 posts
#10
Arthritis
: "Luggage design sucks for Arthritis. I want to design a better one. Tell me your travel nightmares! ✈️🎒"
2 posts
Flair Used in r/Rheumatology
#1
Personal Health Question
: "what's a normal length of time to get a diagnosis?"
60 posts
#2
General Medical Question
: "First Appointment Disappointment"
24 posts
#3
Medical Education / Training
: "Sjogren’s Is More Systemic Than Most People Realize"
6 posts
#4
Other
: "Rheumatologist moved up appointment"
3 posts
#5
Anecdote
: "Why does a positive ANA consult require an archaeology degree"
2 posts
#6
Science
: "Nasal Crusting"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/Rheumatology
Yearly
+2k members(49.2%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026