Hands really hurting I used my hands to much yesterday at work using a chain saw so now the pain meds dont seem to be doing any good I stayed home to rest...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
RA FatigueI find myself enjoying 3 days a week (walking, doing chores, etc.) and the rest of the week recuperating from the "good" days. I feel guilty that I'm always resting...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesCoping
I’m new here. Just finding my way around on here. I was diagnosed with RA 4 months ago at age 85. Had never had it nor had any family member. I’m in severe...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Flare ups Hi, I'm new here. I'm 41 and just recently diagnosed. Having trouble adjusting to meds and currently going through a pretty testing flare up. It's hard to tell,when I'm in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
Medical Specialist - Collecting OlogistIn my family of myself and 5 siblings we all have medical issues, some more serious then others but we all have found a way to deal with ourselves and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesComorbiditiesCopingTreatment
Not more trouble brewing.I have had my second infection, this time i had a chest infection, right lung and was told not to take my methotrexate injection and was given some kind of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingMental HealthSeronegative RA
low self esteembefore I was diagnosed, I blames myself for tiredness thinking it was low motivation and laziness. Much of my life I had low energy. Just wondering how many have been...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesAwarenessCoping
Covid Bivalent Booster and Flu Shot combo - anybody else get a flare?Just wanted to check in with my fellow RA warriors and ask - I had my Covid bivalent booster and yearly flu shot about a week and a half ago...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingSymptoms
Rheumatoid arthritis and Raynaud’s Hello, I am struggling to stay positive and my mental stability feels like it’s diminishing. I relate so much with your articles regarding mourning the past life. I went from...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDepressionCopingMental Health
Mobility assistance I am 42 and am fighting needing mobility assistance. How do you know when it’s time? My main issues are endurance and pain on bad days....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingAssistive Devices