It only takes a split secondThere is something no one can explain unless you live in the body of one who suffers RA. With many things to do on a daily basis, the question is...reactions7comments
I Make no Apology for having Rheumatoid ArthritisWith so many appointments or places we find ourselves going in our day to day, "Pardon me," has become my word of choice. Yes, when I'm standing in the line...reactions5comments
Thanks to the Flare UpsAround 2008, I think everything you can imagine showed up for me in my health. I thought I was fairly healthy. I began to notice a lot of pain, stiffness...reactions3comments
Patiently Waiting In The Big ChairIt excites me to wait patiently in the big chair that I'm so familiar with when I do my regular Dr. visits. Yes, another month has come and it's that...reactions4comments
Shedding TearsI share my story because of the simple fact of how debilitating RA is. I was awaken by very stiff, locked shoulders. I couldn't move my arm any way. I...reactions2comments
Moody With RAThere are so many days that I can truthfully say that I feel that me and a Chow Chow dog have so much in common. When I am not in...reactions3comments
Loosing My CatThe year was 2008 and I was fortunate to be given this beautiful fluffy Persian cat. She was a beautiful orange and brown with pretty hazel eye I've never been...reactions4comments
Acts of kindness: Matters!!!!!!!!I don't take for granted small acts of kindness. I am often reminded that my car was literally on empty. My gas light was on. I was traveling late at...reactions2comments
My dancing daysIt gives me great pleasure to think back on when I lived to dance. I loved to dance more than anything. As I was trying to get out of the...reactions5comments
Psyching UpThis is something that is not unfamiliar to me. Why? because I am fearful of injections and all those medical procedures that bring pain. I've managed to find a solution...reactions5comments
My Walking StickI know anyone that has RA and it affects their lower back and spine can identify how painful it is. I am trying to discipline myself to stretch after an...reactions6comments
Germs and RAIt is definitely the time of year that we pull out the gloves, hat and coats. When I go into public places such as stores, post office, banks. I see...reactions2comments
The Voice Of Rheumatoid ArthritisI would like to share my story about the voice of RA. I recall I had to get injections due to the fact I was in so much excruciating pain...reactions3comments
Cold NightsI have RA and one of the things I don't anticipate is the cold weather. The cold weather makes my joints very stiff. Although winter has not arrived. I am...reactionscomments
I Must Deviate to Alleviate My PainI was told by Dr.'s I had RA some 20 years ago. I remember the pain of the simple things in life, buttoning a blouse, tying a shoe, driving a...reactions1comment
