Explaining trouble i have with finding words.I was diagnosed at 4yrs old with JRA. Now at 57 ,I am greatful for biologic. My issue is that some people don't understand how my speech is affected with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
Covid shotI will start my story by saying I did get both the Covid shots. I am not going to get the third because of my reactions to the first shots...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiologic MedicationAwareness
But, you look so good… Help me understandOkay, I don’t mean to “flare” anyone up, but I don’t understand the degree of negativity people express about, “But you look so good.” If I feel and look like...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFriends & FamilyAwareness
Trying to come out of denialI’m 51. Started having finger pain/stiffness about 2.5 years ago that waxed/wand for months. About a year in, my feet and ankles joined the party. I feel as though initial...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessSymptoms
Balancing Out Work You Love With Your RAA new (or even older) diagnosis of RA can surely put a crimp into the days of an entrepreneur and business owner, can’t it? At the same time, lessons learned...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesWork & EmploymentNewly DiagnosedAwareness
Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Is ImportantWhy is RA awareness important to you? What should others know about rheumatoid arthritis? By participating in this forum, you will be entering to win a Target weighted blanket! Full...Reactions0reactionsComments71 repliesAwareness
Andrographolide / MTXAnyone has used Andrographolide (commercial name Paractin) with or without Methotrexate? please share your experience...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
Multiple Autoimmune ConditionsI have multiple autoimmune diseases that has caused me pain, stress and limited mobility at times. Does anyone know of any remedies to help with the pain and stress? I've...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
RA Treatment Questions Hi, my name is Katie and I am a high school senior doing a final research project on RA treatments and focusing on biologic medications. My Dad does suffer from...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyBiologic Medication
Being Young and have RA At what age were you dignosed? I was dignosed at 16 and now I'm about to turn 27 and I would like to know if any one who have been...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingAwarenessCaregiving