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It Doesn't Show On the Outside So It's Not That Bad

I never realized how strong of a person I was until I realized that I hide this poison so well that people don't even realize how sick I am. If...

Relive pain at home.

Hi I’m waiting on my diagnosis from specialist but doctor is saying he’s confident it’s rheumatoid arthritis that I have I’m 34 and how it started hurt my wrist so...

Methotrexate injection

I’ve been on Methotrexate now for 1 year , I inject on a Sunday, I feel so tired and low for three days after ,also a wave of sickness comes...

Wife with Severe RA

wife has moderate to severe RA. Hands severely active and painful. On Humira and many other pills. Been 30 plus years RA. Sees RHEUMATOLOGIST regularly. Any one know of possible...

Muscle wasting and lack of grip strength.

After any suggestions for things that might help to slow the progression of this problem. Two years ago when I was detailing my then current daily ‘challenges’ to my rheumatologist...

Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Flares

To open a jar, I usually place it under running warm water and use a towel to open it. During a flare-up, in the mornings, I use hot and cold...

Reflecting on the Holidays and Looking Ahead to the New Year

With Christmas behind us and New Year's around the corner, how are you feeling? How has your holiday time been so far and what are you looking forward to in...

The emotional RA rollercoaster ride: battling hopelessness

I just got back from the hospital a few hours ago…37 YO and my SI joints having been hurting for what feels like years…I swear my 100 YO grandma appears...

The Burden of RA: A Journey from Feeling Helpless to Finding Hope

A friend recently asked me a poignant question: "When your RA was at its worst, did you ever feel like a burden?" Her question brought me close to tears because...

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Relationships

Let's chat and discuss relationships. What's one (or more things) you wish people knew, and what's something you wish people understood more of in regards to RA, and what you...

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