Active 6 days agoHow 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 wife doesn’t feel this way, huh?) My recent...Reactions 0 reactions Comments41 repliesFriends & Family
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 of in regards to RA, and what you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingTips & Advice
JudgmentI am brand new to this group. I was diagnosed with RA 20 years ago. Without going into a ton of detail, I have daily RA pain, very evident in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFriends & 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 oh!!! In my mind I'm thinking try a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesVentingFriends & Family
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments28 repliesAwarenessFriends & Family
The Holidays! What are your stress-relievers? For me, it’s cooking in advance and freezing, buying presents starting in November, and making the food on Christmas Eve delivery not home made (they love the famous local place’s...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesFriends & FamilyMental HealthTips & Advice
Coping latelyHi 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFriends & Family
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesFriends & FamilyTreatment
Methotrexate and covidThis is a complicated one. I have RA and I take .5 ml of methotrexate weekly. I am 69. Otherwise healthy. The situation is that my 90-year-old parents are staying...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingFriends & Family
Question about juvenile idiopathic arthritisI knew there was such a thing as Juvenile Diabetes, but hadn't heard much in the field of JIV. I know I have some bad days with my RA and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFriends & Family