r/Rheumatology is a subreddit with 4k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses rheumatologist, ana, rheumatology, autoimmune, and symptoms.
/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
: "Diagnosed with Takayasu Arteritis after 4 Years of Mystery Symptoms — What We Missed & What Finally Helped"
44 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Cried at rheumatology and was given a behavioral health referral"
13 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Looking for Rheumatologist Who Specializes in Adult IgA Vasculitis / GI Vasculitis"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/Rheumatology
#1
Rheumatologist
: "Complex Autoimmune and New Rheumatologist"
42 posts
#2
Ana
: "I made an Ana flash card game and I’m hoping someone can find it useful"
24 posts
#3
Rheumatology
: "Rheumatology fellowship?"
24 posts
#4
Autoimmune
: "Oversimplification/Trauma Link of Autoimmune Disease on Social Media"
18 posts
#5
Symptoms
: "2 years of MS-like Symptoms, now a positive ANA 1:160"
17 posts
#6
Lupus
: "Hi. I have Lupus and dermatomyositis and get a lot of rashes. This time it's purpura (doesnt itch) and small pink extremely itchy burning dots at the same time."
16 posts
#7
Diagnosis
: "(Auto)immune type symptoms for over 20 years that may have evolved in the last couple. No clear Diagnosis. Any thoughts?"
15 posts
#8
Pain
: "Noninflammatory Pain Persists in RA Despite Treatment. There are non-inflammatory markers that won’t show up in your blood test."
10 posts
#9
Fibromyalgia
: "Why not take patients with Fibromyalgia or EDS?"
8 posts
#10
Ra
: "Painful bump, knuckles/hands swell and burn - Ra?"
8 posts
Flair Used in r/Rheumatology
#1
Personal Health Question
: "Can't Get in to See a Rheum Before Surgery"
103 posts
#2
General Medical Question
: "help"
34 posts
#3
Other
: "Why is having a dismissive rheumatologist such a common experience/occurrence among patients?"
13 posts
#4
Medical Education / Training
: "Rheumatology fellowship?"
12 posts
#5
Science
: "UK study for people with autoimmune diseases + fatigue (online Pilates/Tai Chi, 8 weeks)"
4 posts
#6
Anecdote
: "Cried at rheumatology and was given a behavioral health referral"
3 posts
#7
Personal Health Question (currently not allowed)
: "Medical Mystery?"
3 posts
#8
Announcement
: "Updates to Community Rules"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Rheumatology
Yearly
+1k members(47.8%)
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Last updated: July 2, 2026