Conversation of the Week: Managing Fatigue Due to RA: Tips, Questions, & MoreHi! So this week we are talking about managing fatigue with RA. Fatigue is one of the most insidious parts of living with chronic illness and it can be a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments41 repliesSymptomsFlares & Flare ManagementVenting
Question on RA physcians and do they really care about us?It's been over 6 months since I have been on an RA med. The last one was Cimzia that I was on 2 months and had abdominal pain and it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesVentingCopingDepression
HandsThings I can hardly do with my RA hands. Open a bottle, large or small, open the tab on a soda, scratch an itch on my shoulders or anywhere. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesVentingCoping
Pain Is Relentless Not much. RA got in right wrist - first time severe pain is asymmetrical. Now at 48 hrs. Typing without moving wrist. Moving phone not hand. Interesting… Several days, including...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesVentingAwareness
People my age look at me like I'm crazyI 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesVentingFriends & Family
Methotrexate AccessIs anyone having issues getting their methotrexate since Roe-v-Wade was overturned? Are you worried at all about potentially being unable to get the meds you need as a result? (Also...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesVentingAwareness
FeaturedFrustration Friday (Judgement Free Vents, Rants, & Open Discussion) Need to just get something off your chest about RA? We get how frustrating managing RA can be. This is a place to talk about it. We can make this...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesVenting
Frustrated, need some guidance and really just people to talk toHello, I want to thank everyone for taking the time to read and if you can post! I'm 60 years old, feel like 90 most days. About 4 months ago...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesVenting
Feeling confused- Seronegative RA and New RheumyHave you ever been challenged about your RA when speaking with a new doctor? Has that ever made you feel so small and insignificant? I am feeling that way right...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesSeronegative RAMental HealthVenting
Blood work says no RADr says blood work says no arthritis. But sergion removed boan from shoulder said due to arthritis. Has anyone ever had blood work say no but symptoms says yes...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSymptomsNewly DiagnosedVenting