Painful Knee Osteoarthritis: It's Time to Repeat Hyaluronic Acid Injections...I remember the occasion very clearly when osteoarthritis made itself known beyond a reasonable doubt. In 2010, I decided to paint my...reactions6comments
My Bone Loss Story...According to the Mayo Clinic, osteoporosis “causes bones to become brittle and weak” because “the formation of new bone does not keep...reactions4comments
Getting Accommodations During the Pandemic...My general stance on the pandemic: things are challenging for everyone and we are all just trying to figure it out. So...reactions3comments
What Is Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis?...There are 2 main types of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults. They are called seropositive and seronegative RA. People with both types...
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...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...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...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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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
