I Feel Like Frankenstein Getting up in The Morning...My hips feel like they are in a vice when sitting too long. My knees ache and hurt. My ankles swell up. When morning comes I feel like Frankenstein getting... By piglett501 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Joint Stiffness Not Required...What about stiffness? Do I have stiffness? If I truly have RA, where is my stiffness? Would I have been properly treated sooner if I had By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Knee Inflammation, Swelling, and Stiffness...This causes an inflammatory response that results in swelling, stiffness, and pain, especially when the joint is used.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Hip swelling and stiffness...Others may complain of stiffness and limited range of motion, as well as pain in the groin or the inside of the knee.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Morning Misery...I am not a morning person. I pretty much hate mornings, actually. Even before I had RA, I was always happier and more comfortable being a "Night Owl" and getting... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments61 comments
Cervical Spine Pain and Stiffness...RA may affect the cervical spine, that part of the spine between the head and shoulders, resulting in pain and stiffness in the neck that affects the ability... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Joint Swelling, Tightness or Stiffness...Joint pain, swelling, tightness, and stiffness are the most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic Arthritis...When I get up from my chair I am instantly hit with this wave of stiffness.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: 6 Ways to Combat Morning Stiffness...I still deal with stiffness throughout the day, but this helps me to get started.”... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Rise and Shine...How quickly that happens is often entirely based on my pain and stiffness level. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Thoughts: Handling RA Stiffness in the Mornings...So we asked our Facebook community: What tips do you have for managing morning stiffness?... By Stephanie Huston3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips on Mornings with RA...Regardless, I’m hoping that by sharing my perspective on mornings and what I do to alleviate the brunt of the pain/stiffness/annoyance that arrives as... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Waking Up Early when You Have RA Can Be a Struggle, But I Like It...I, and many other RheumatoidArthritis.net contributors and moderators, have written extensively on problems with sleeping when you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). From joint pain to waking up constantly throughout the... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Night Exercises...I still remember the good old days when I could sleep anywhere, any time, and extremely deeply. In a previous article, I shared the story about the time my college... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Getting a diagnosis ...No explanation for pain and stiffness. The pain and stiffness occurs in my fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders and hips....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
Suiting Up . . . for a Day at the Office...Those of us with RA tend to experience morning stiffness, so we need more than a cup of coffee to get moving in the morning.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Is stiffness and swelling normally a symptom?...I have a lot of similar symptoms of RA but have no stiffness or swelling, do most normally experience swelling with the pain?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSymptoms
Confuse with which arthrities...Hi all, i have arthrities but my doctor is not reconizeing, i have pain in all joints but no visiable symptoms, no morning stiffness...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesDiagnosis
Right from the RA trenches...What happens when your pain from rheumatoid disease gets too big to handle? What can you do when your go-to tools, such as heat/ice; distraction; meditation; CBT; gentle exercise; various... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Is Wellness?...If I am tired or didn’t sleep well, I’ll generally have more pain and stiffness.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments