RA Doesn’t Define Me...I had nodules on my upper right lobe of my lung. My Doctor was so sad. I said "No I don’t have lymphoma, I want a PET scan." They... By gigi11192 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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
Choosing between what I love to do and what I can do...I wasn't able to fully participate in sports so I became the best student I could to be noticeable.... By lilyofthevalley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Unwelcome Premonition...A bit of a dry mouth and upset stomach, but nothing I couldn’t handle.... By sheoak4 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
Continued Weight Gain...But I have not taken any in months and I continue to gain weight with a healthy diet and activity as tolerated, like swimming and walks....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & NutritionExerciseTreatment
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
Should I Have A Concern?...My ring finger on the left hand has a big knot on it and it just popped up in one day, the previous night I remembered experiencing an excruciating... By snapcracklepop621 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Decisions, decisions...of the decisions associated with RA can be like carrying a giant question mark on our shoulders....we are not sure where to turn, how to arrive at the right... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Defy The Odds...As the disease attacked joint after joint, and even my eyes, I was expected to hold my head high and walk on. Oh, I did!!... By lolomac2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Get those vaccines... one at a time!...They are dead materials but hopefully these vaccines rev up our immune systems to fight.... By grandmato81 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Proving Your Illness to Society...I know right, who would possibly want to lie about something as serious as this!! The same goes for my teachers.... By t-laura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hand surgery or therapy?...But when I go to the hand therapist she says exercise and night braces will help.... By sog01j1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Weight Loss and RA...There's a ton of talk about weight gan with RA and meds, but who here has experienced weight loss?...Reactions0reactionsComments36 repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Do I really have RA?...I have creepy nerve sensations on my face and crazy legs at night. Insomnia too.... By debbielinn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Not RA?...Fingers, toes, feet, ankles, knees and elbows. Pretty sure it's in my neck and shoulders too.... By dianabiana1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pace yourself!...In fact, as my family pointed out (over and over I might add until I was finally able to shed the guilt I seemed to wear like a... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Fear...Then 6 months ago I fell and broke my right arm and a month later I fell again and broke my femur.... By erikahenderson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
yoga...I can't afford a class right now but I am sure I will do everything right since I used to do yoga when I was younger....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesExercise
Surprised!...I fight it every day with the myriad of symptoms. I know I'm not curable, but I'd like a break after five+ years.... By CommunityMemberdd17e31 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments