The emotional RA rollercoaster ride: battling hopelessnessI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
The Burden of RA: A Journey from Feeling Helpless to Finding HopeA 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDepressionFriends & FamilyCoping
Rheumatoid Arthritis and RelationshipsLet'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...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingTips & Advice
Happy Thanksgiving! Even though living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can bring daily challenges, there are still things to be thankful for. Take a moment to reflect on the aspects of your life...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCoping
Bad RA DayI wanted to share my day with this group, as I am sure all of you have had a similar feeling. Today was one of those days where I was...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesVentingCoping
Adrienne aching legsI have aching in my legs everyday 😭 plus inflammation. I take of course meds but this doesn't help....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSymptomsAwarenessCopingDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementSide EffectsTips & AdviceVenting
Weight gainJust about every biologic lists weight loss as a side effect. I wish I would actually experience this side effect lol. All I’ve done is gain, gain, and gain some...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Anyone taking meds for latent tbWould like to know they're side effects. I've been taking this and it's awful...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
TrainingHow many of you do weights and do exercise bands with hand rheumatoid arthritis? I'm having great difficulty....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingExerciseAssistive Devices
Living with RAI have RA and have had good days, months, and very bad days and/or months, depending on the length and severity of the flare. I am wondering if anyone with...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingAssistive Devices