New member hereGM All, New member here, looking for support and discussion of issues. I am 59yr old male that was diagnosed with RA...reactions23repliesFriends & FamilyNewly Diagnosed
The Burden of RA: A Journey from Feeling Helpless to Finding HopeA friend recently asked me a poignant question: "When your RA was at its worst, did you ever feel like a burden?"...reactions1replyFriends & FamilyCopingDepression
Good morning everyone, this is my first time posting or joining in. Can you all tell me how do you cope with...I have flare ups quite a bit and at times they are unbearable. HELP PLEASE any suggestions...reactions10repliesFriends & FamilyFlares & Flare Management
Rheumatoid Arthritis and RelationshipsLet's chat and discuss relationships. What's one (or more things) you wish people knew, and what's something you wish people understood more...reactions20repliesFriends & FamilyCopingTips & Advice
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...reactions33repliesAwarenessFriends & Family
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...reactions4repliesVentingFriends & Family
How do I help friends and family understand my RAHi everyone, I am a busy mom of 3 and wife. My family depends on me for a lot (what Mom and...reactions41repliesFriends & Family
Coping latelyHi everyone, I've had RA for almost 20 years. My kids were young so I just plowed through. They are grown now...reactions8repliesFriends & Family
Ask Your JRA Questions HereI was diagnosed at age 5 in 1962. Have had good years and less bad. Early years they didn't know much. And...reactions3repliesAwarenessCopingFriends & FamilyNewly DiagnosedProgressionSymptomsTips & AdviceVenting
Switching Medications What has been your experience with switching RA medications? Do family members and support givers understand what that entails and how to...reactions25repliesFriends & FamilyTreatment