Experience with MethotrexateI was recently diagnosed with RA over the summer, and my doctor started me on hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil), along with prednisone early on. While the prednisone gave some pain relief, the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments43 repliesNewly DiagnosedWork & EmploymentDepression
Has RA Forced Early Retirement or a Career Change? Whether due to RA symptoms like pain and fatigue, circumstances like an unreliable schedule, or dealing with bosses who just didn't understand - we are looking for experiences with retiring...Reactions 0 reactions Comments52 repliesWork & Employment
FeaturedI'm going to have to give up my job, how do I deal with that?Showing results for 'Hi, I am a primary school teacher and I've j just come to the realisation that I have to leave teaching and this has really set me...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesWork & Employment
Getting Rhematologist support for time off workI need advice about getting approval for a reduced work schedule for my RA. I've got RA and have had to move to a part time schedule at work -...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
Living with Rheumatoid ArthritisI have had arthritis since I was 3, I am now 24. I obviously have good days and bad. I am currently working full-time as a primary school teacher. This...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & AdviceWork & Employment
Not sure how to handle this situation Hey everybody my name is Rhoda and I'm not sure how to handle a certain situation with a coworker. So, I have RA, was diagnosed earlier this year and started...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessCopingWork & Employment
Work IssuesI recently gave my boss some information on Brain Fog. She gave it back to me and said it was "inappropriate". Was it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementWork & EmploymentBrain Fog
Managing school/job with RA?Hello. I was diagnosed with JIA nine years ago in my hands(wrists and fingers) and feet(ankles and toes). Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms progressing For a couple of years the pain and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesWork & EmploymentCoping
Confused,Stressed but still hopeful I’m a 49 year old factory worker (21 years with company)who works extremely long hours trying to get by life as pain free as I can. I’ve had 2 mri’s...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisWork & Employment
Going back to workI have not worked since December 2010. I was diagnosed in July of 2010 and started having problems to the point I couldn’t work. I’m now ready to re-enter the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesWork & Employment