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GM All, New member here, looking for support and discussion of issues. I am 59yr old male that was diagnosed with RA on January 3rd 2025. My RA is primarily...

The Burden of RA: A Journey from Feeling Helpless to Finding Hope

A 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...

Good morning everyone, this is my first time posting or joining in. Can you all tell me how do you cope with this nagging desease

I have flare ups quite a bit and at times they are unbearable. HELP PLEASE any suggestions...

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Relationships

Let'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...

Talking to family and friends about understanding this disease moving forward and how it impacts our lives

I recently was asked the question by a family member about just what is RA? And will I have this until I die? And also, "you mean you have to...

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...

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...

Ask Your JRA Questions Here

I was diagnosed at age 5 in 1962. Have had good years and less bad. Early years they didn't know much. And put me in and out of casts. One...

Switching Medications

What has been your experience with switching RA medications? Do family members and support givers understand what that entails and how to best help you? Lynn Marie shared a great...

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