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People my age look at me like I'm crazy

I have had people my age ask me why they don't see me out socializing and when I tell them its like oh!!! In my mind I'm thinking try a...

neuropathy pain

I have had RA since 2010. It took almost 2 years to get my meds where I felt better. During this time I managed to keep a full time job...

How do I help friends and family understand my RA

Hi everyone, I am a busy mom of 3 and wife. My family depends on me for a lot (what Mom and wife doesn’t feel this way, huh?) My recent...

Coping lately

Hi everyone, I've had RA for almost 20 years. My kids were young so I just plowed through. They are grown now and some of my friends are starting to...

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Experience?

Vagus nerve stimulation has been on the radar as a potential treatment for RA for a number of years (our Health Leader Andrew wrote about it here in 2015: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/blog/vagus-nerve-stimulation-possibilities-and-limitations)...

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...

Are there foods to avoid to help with flares?

Just looking for some help in reducing the flares or the severity of them. I suffer excruciating pain when it affects my wrist and ankles. I take hydroxychloroquine....

Appreciation Post

My son, David, is my caregiver. He is the very best, loving, kind, giving, and hard working. He does everything he can to help me and make me feel better...

Most annoying comments you get from people who don't have RA?

Well, topic says it all pretty much but we all have heard those comments - people offering turmeric, people telling us we don't look sick, people telling us we can't...

How do you balance pushing yourself to exercise more vs ending up overdoing it?

I struggle with energy levels from day to day. Yesterday I walked a mile after months of only short walks. I struggled the rest of the day with feeling depleted...

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