Hip and Gammaglobulin Updates...I did go see my GP, and he sent me for x-rays and sent a note to my surgeon. I go see him, my surgeon next week on... By casmere2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My RA Journey...Working with podiatrist and eventually hand surgeon.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bags of Pain...Been in the medical field all my life on top of my dad was a doctor and my grandfather was a surgeon.... By larambarbosa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Research Survey...Hello, A colleague of mine is conducting a survey into pregnancy in RA and treatments, I wondered if you guys would be kind enough to take a few minutes...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTreatment
Cheryl’s story...I was recovering from the first of two major spine surgery’s when things went in another direction.... By cheryl-allred1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Continuous Continuous Updates...I am now waiting for a call from the surgeon for a hip replacement.... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does anyone have a spinal stimulator?...My surgeon recommends it due to failed back surgeries and chronic pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Help! Living with RA and Lynch Syndrome...After bilateral frozen shoulders and 2 torn rotator cuffs, my surgeon mentioned the arthritis in my shoulders and that I should see a rheumatologist.... By Heather Egry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Physical and Emotional Pain...It started gradually - beginning in my muscles, and slowly but surely overpowering my joints.... By philipnolte1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Living with RA...Slowly but surely the RA got steadily worse & now at 64 feeling 290 on some days RA rules my life.... By terringtons1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Maggie's Story...Four family members have had lymphoma and I surely did not want to ask for trouble by taking something that might cause it.... By meatball1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Better Times...I take a moment every now and then to reflect on those who went before us when their choices were few and pain was surely constant.... By mlynn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Bridge over troubled waters...The survey found that: 67.4% of respondents said other members of the household are sometimes or never aware of their arthritis. 64.4% of respondents... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of RA?...EDIT: The survey has now closed! Thank you all who shared their thoughts and participated....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
The Golden Years...It was believed that my pregnancy triggered the illness and that another pregnancy would surely leave me wheelchair-bound.... By kristinejp1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
You have all the signs of an alcoholic!...Then I went to my orthopedic surgeon, told him about breaking my wrists now I broke my shoulders!... By elvis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
I refuse to be defined by the disease in my body...RA has spread to each joint in my body and currently I am waiting to see a surgeon for my bicep muscle which was eaten away by the synovial... By carlenehansen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
In America Survey Results...We recently released our results from the 9th In America survey (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=38362)....Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Pain or No Pain......But I surely would give it a try.... By heieboles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
In the Meantime...I like to joke that as I work in hospital pharmacy, surely I know how to end my misery if it got to that point.... By Sophieh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments