Very Frustrated...Hi all, As I’ve shared before, I’ve had 82 surgeries to either fuse, replace, or—in one case—completely remove a joint. For over...reactions40comments
It's a Robbery....When I was in my 50's and told I had RA, I was too busy with a full-time job and raising two...reactions4comments
My Journey with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis...I was invited to share my story and experience of having JRA (Juv. Rheumatoid Arthritis). I actually had recently created a blog...reactions3comments
RA Journey...I was diagnosed with RA 10 years ago. I'm 71 years old today. Shortly thereafter, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. While...reactions2comments
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?"...reactions1replyFriends & FamilyCopingDepression
Switching Medication ...I would like to know if anyone switched from Abatacept to any other medication. I am considering switching to Humera. My RA...reactions2repliesBiologic Medication
The pain is unbearable at times yes, but I still have people who rely on me. No time for the pain 💯...reactions5replies
Should I Take Probiotics With RA?...Probiotics seem to be some of the hottest supplements to grace grocery store shelves in recent years. It seems like everyone has...reactions4comments
Pain solutions while beginning methotrexate...I am starting on methotrexate, so far I've only had one week's dose (oral). The first time I tried this I couldn't...reactions14repliesSymptomsNewly DiagnosedFlares & Flare Management
It Doesn't Show On the Outside So It's Not That Bad...I never realized how strong of a person I was until I realized that I hide this poison so well that people...reactions1replyCoping
Smart Watch?...Have you tried a Smart Watch to help with RA? Which ones have you tried? Are there functions that help with evaluating...reactions4repliesAssistive DevicesExerciseSleep
RA and having children ...I am 39 year old male and RA patient since I was 6 years old. The main reason I am writing is...reactions2replies
Pain and showering...Hi. I have had RA since 1977. Diagnosed correctly around 1982. Both total knee replacements. And many other surgeries. My upper body...reactions1replyTips & AdviceAssistive Devices
FeaturedRA and Cold Weather...How does the cold weather impact your symptoms? Have you found anything that helps manage pain and stiffness during the winter season?...reactions47repliesFlares & Flare ManagementWeatherTips & Advice
Subscription of Biological ...I am being forced to from using Humira by my insurance company starting in January. Sad...reactions1replyBiologic Medication
From Remission to Flare...I lost my husband to cancer 14 years ago. Sometime after the funeral, I woke up one morning and could not move...reactions11comments
Community Views: RA in Extreme Weather...Winter is fast approaching for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Many of our community members on RheumatoidArthritis.net have shared their...reactionscomments
Meds...Are all RA medications immunosuppressants? I was thinking of asking to change from Methotrexate to something else, but if they all suppress...reactions4replies
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Experience?...Vagus nerve stimulation has been on the radar as a potential treatment for RA for a number of years (our Health Leader...reactionsrepliesTreatment
