RA Beginning: Pain With Slightest MovementExtreme pain with every movement of my body started me on my RA journey. I absolutely dreaded waking up in the morning because I knew the pain I was going... By CommunityMembere52bd21 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sudden onsetThe morning after I had injured my knee, I woke up -- unable to get out of bed. I felt sharp pain throughout my body - like pieces of glass... By NY Person1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My First SymptomAs a teenager, my skin hurt. No one in my family or their friends had ever heard of this. Of course, this was in the 1970's. Everyone, including my doctor... By Gramabizy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Can You Believe It, Eye Infection?In my early 20's I suffered from an eye infection, that wouldn't clear up. The doctors tried different medications to no avail. My sister recommended that I see a new... By lindadecker1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
This Surprised MeI was working with a young woman who was very worldly. We were chatting one day and I mentioned that my eyebrows had been thinning a lot. She told me... By CommunityMember6caa741 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Managing the MessI'm not a multi-tasker. I don't do anything in a hurry. I prefer a leisurely stroll over a sprint. That my husband will simultaneously wash dishes, cook a meal, and... By mlynn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Flying to NowhereThere is a sort of sadness one feels when you are doing something for the last time. A sadness so often lacking because we often don’t recognize the last. There... By Sophieh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
My RA Journey Continues - IronyIrony. Expected results being the opposite of what is expected. Sometimes serious, often humorous. At least that’s my take on it. Irony is when someone who has a needle phobia... By KidAtHeart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
In The BeginningSuper Bowl Sunday 2023. Right hand blew up so swollen it looked like a surgical glove filled with air. After PCP visits, lots of blood drawn and RA factors showing... By CommunityMember064e8e1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The RA Journey Continues - Hope DeferredHope. Such a small word. Sort of like the words “sand” or “foot”. Words that can be used in many contexts but usually without much significance. The foot is one... By KidAtHeart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My RA Journey BeginsFirst, I want to thank you all for contributing to this website. I’ve found it helpful beyond measure. I’ve spent hours reading through articles, stories, and comments and learned SO... By KidAtHeart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Methotrexate JourneyI was on Leflunomide and was having breakthrough pain, some mood issues; nothing major. At the time, however, I believed these hindrances to me very significant. So the rheumatologist put... By tinmangal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
RA Grab Bag GoodiesWell, the RA Grinch has gifted me with another of its' grab bag goodies. About 2 weeks ago it dropped on me like a bolt of lightning. I had been... By Dave B1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
A Drug That’s WorkingAfter 6 months trying Taltz…I was on and off struggling to button my shirt. My rheumatologist saw me and said, “That’s over. Going to try Rinvoq.” I started on Rinvoq... By danny7771 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
My New Med RuxienceMy current update on my life with RA. So after my 2 infusions of Ruxience about the 2-3 days after I start with the fatigue. I currently am still having... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Better TimesIn August my husband and I drove 6 hours to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. My rheumatologist, a man I have come to trust and rely on, recommended a consult... By mlynn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
RA, Covid, and Heart/Respiratory IssuesI’ve had RA for about 15 years, and am now 71. I’ve had 5 Covid vaccinations and got through a relatively mild case of Covid last year. I’m a tennis... By grammiesue1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Help! Living with RA and Lynch SyndromeIt’s a long story so here goes. I was newly diagnosed with RA in February of 2023, mainly because I had broken my back in 2017 and had a lot... By Heather Egry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
RA DamageI am still waiting for my official diagnosis. Done blood tests hand x-rays. Letter came back saying inflammatory markers raised with the number 70. I am still waiting to hear... By Noni21 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
RA and COVIDI have been injecting Imraldi (a Biologic medication) fortnightly for just over a year now. It keeps on top of my RA, pretty much, and there are few side effects... By CedarHouse1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments