The Golden Years...I was started on high daily doses of aspirin, then moved to gold shots.... By kristinejp1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Pain or No Pain......So now I go for 40 to 50 minutes every afternoon to a park, not too far away, and enjoy the high trees and the children at play.... By heieboles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Can shingles cross-wire your nerve pathways?...There was definitely a connection between my right tear duct, right nostril and upper scalp....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My journey so far ......He thinks it's pannus of neck and now lately (last 2 weeks) I have weird radiating annoying sensations in my right leg and lower back pain.... By rant1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RA revelation...Since then I have had 4 flares (either right or left knee) to the point where I have had to take 5 days off work (I’m a high...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
No family support...Ever since that day I have not been right, constant back and forth blood test after blood test until finally 2 years later I was told I had arthritic... By willowbell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New to this world...I work using my hands 12 hours a day and sometimes my pinky and ring finger on my right hand hurt so bad I want to cry.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New to RA and had some questions...Is there any natural ways you guys have found to fight/ suppress it? I just started doing ice baths and it suuucks....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Insomnia...So last night I slept very well 6-7 hours of good restful sleep. Woke up this morning feeling like a bus ran over me.... By kayjaybee131 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Struggle with RA...I'm finding it's good to have a support system because if we don't talk about it and how we are feeling then we might lose our minds.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Before Surgery...I felt it in my throat on Monday of this week and have been rubbing myself good with Vick's every night and morning.... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
To get off my chest...Just wish the pain would be bearable even just for one night.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A long year...After several minutes he was able to move around better but had a great deal of pain in his hips.... By nancylyn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Single, childless and suffering with RA...I worry at what point I’ll have to tell them that I may not be able to work full time or at all by the time I’m 40.... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Weight gain with Remicade?...I’m not sure how well this medication is going to work for me in the long run but I’m not ok with the unwanted Weight gain side affect!...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesBiologic Medication
Anyone find success with a DMARD that they discontinued then later resumed?...Also, although I feel my wrist, hand, and ankle are fairly well stabilized and under control, my knee continues on its diabolical way....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment
Managing the Mess...Maybe I should file my to do list under "not right now", take a breath and learn to embrace the new uncertainties. Sigh.... By mlynn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Pee Tests...Any ideas on what that culprit might be?... By 96elue1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What the hell happened to me?...In one night went from very healthy 63 yrs old man in good shape very active, to feeble old 95 yrs old. At least that's what it feels like.... By cooleyooley1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Stages Of Grief - Saying Goodbye To Who I Used To Be...Deep sigh. But for now I think I'll just go enjoy some sunshine and soak up some more beneficial vitamin D.... By KidAtHeart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments