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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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...

How do you deal with guilt?

It can be difficult to rely on someone else for tasks or other help. Caregivers also report feeling guilt that they aren't doing enough. How do you cope with these...

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...

Judgment

I 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...

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...

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