RA, Grief and Simponi...As you know from my previous stories, I have been on Simponi since October 28th. I have had cortisone injections in November, plus a hip procedure done in January. After...reactions2comments
If Murphy’s Law Was A Disease, It’d Be RA...Well, that’s it; the title says it all. Thanks for coming, please leave your praise in the comment section below! Ha! There’s more, of course, which you probably already knew...reactions13comments
Are my expectations for pain relief too high?...I am getting very frustrated with my RA pain. About 6 years ago I developed carpal tunnel and had surgery to correct it, this began several years of repeated efforts...reactions6repliesCopingHealthcare Team
Sudden redness in the corner of the eye?...Can RA cause sudden redness in the corner of the eye?...reactions1replySymptoms
How I managed to be pain free for over a year...I was diagnosed with JRA at 18 in 2001 in Germany, after an initial 6 months of going from doctor to doctor and only cortisone as medication. My JRA(JIA) affected...reactions3comments
Tips for Juvenile Idiopathic Rheumatoid Arthritis...Since I was diagnosed at age two more than 40 years ago, the condition has changed names (from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to juvenile idiopathic arthritis), the treatments have greatly improved...reactions8comments
Felty Syndrome...Felty syndrome is a disorder that is defined by the presence of 3 different conditions: Other names for it include Felty’s syndrome or familial Felty’s syndrome. Doctors believe that it...
My Healthcare Team: More Than Just Rheumatology...When you have a chronic illness — and more specifically, a rheumatic illness — your rheumatologist is your eventual first point of contact after working with your primary care doctor...reactions6comments
Should I Have Some Physical Therapy for RA?...I have been fortunate to have had some really talented and outstanding physical and occupational therapists to work with over the years I have had rheumatoid arthritis (RA), so I...reactions6comments
Autoimmune conditions after chemotherapy?...I am dealing with multiple autoimmune conditions, including RA. I had high-dose chemotherapy for 8 months, 24 years ago that worked. I was wondering if there are others who developed...reactions1reply
The American College of Rheumatology COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations...Recently the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released its recommendations for autoimmune patients (including rheumatoid arthritis) for the COVID-19 vaccines. Their conclusion was that although there is limited data, autoimmune...reactions5comments
Cold, painful feet relief - any help?...Has anyone found a product that helps with cold painful feet? This seems to be a mixed blessing of my RA. It keeps me assured I am still alive, but...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Thoughts For People Newly Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 2...In my last article, I talked about developing a support system and finding ways to boost your self-confidence. Today, I have two more suggestions for you. Just like any relationship...reactions1comment
New Xeljanz Safety Study Reports Drug Fails Two Goals...Pfizer reported results from a new post-launch study on the safety of the drug Xeljanz (tofacitinib), finding more major adverse cardiovascular events and cases of cancer when compared to TNF-inhibitors...reactions4comments
Had Covid Test? If So, Any Symptoms?...Anyone else with rheumatoid arthritis had their Covid-19 jab yet? If so what are your symptoms? (If any?)...reactions2replies
Finding a New Routine with In-Person Care and Telemedicine...As technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in technology, there are many options for accessing healthcare...reactionscomments
Preparing For & Attending An Infusion Appointment...As an autoimmune disease patient living with Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis, I have a long standing relationship with infusions. From inpatient hospitalizations to doctors' offices, infusion centers to home...reactions23comments
A Slide Lock Bag Sealing System Could Make A Big Difference...My hands hurt. One thing that RA/RD has impacted is my hands. My fingers regularly swell and small object manipulation is nearly impossible. I practice doing these manipulations by building...reactions11comments
Consultation at a major rheumatology center?...I'm curious if anyone has benefitted from a referral to a major center? I believe I've received excellent care from my local rheumatologist. But I also feel that it may...reactions3repliesHealthcare Team
