Take the Chronic Dry Eye In America Survey!...*Update: As of Wednesday, April 28, 2021, the Chronic Dry Eye In America survey is now closed and will not be reopened...reactions1comment
Insomnia + RA - A Vicious Cycle...I used to think I couldn’t sleep because I had too much on my mind. Then, I thought I couldn’t sleep because...reactions22comments
Does anyone else have neuropathy?...Does anyone else have neuropathy? I do and it is unbearable! I just had a complete workup in neurology and they said...reactions17repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
The Medication Side Effect Dance of Rheumatoid Arthritis...Here I am again. Feeling the effects of my body trying to adjust to a medication, and it’s not fun. I’m reminding...reactions10comments
Pain and Fatigue...It started in hands and feet. Then spread to mid-back. Then when fatigue hit I could barely function. What was the best...reactions5comments
Monica's Tips for Staying Organized...Organization is a big thing for me. Because of the mixture of rampant brain fog and medication side effects, my memory is...reactions3comments
Thoughts on JnJ Vaccine?...Vaccine options and RA We hear you should take whichever vaccine you are offered. But, I have a couple of questions. Are...reactionsreplies
Starting Humira as Treatment for RA...In May 2019, I took my first injection of Humira. It was the first time I had been on a biologic for...reactions6comments
Old RA...Hello to the wonderful world of RA ... This will be my introduction to your community. I'm 56M from France, and I've...reactions4comments
Tonsils and RA?...It was about this time last year that I had one of the worst sicknesses that I’ve ever experienced: a combo of...reactions3comments
Does this sound like RA?...I am 38. 2 weeks ago I woke up to my right hand swollen. A little later it was left too. The...reactions5repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Prednisone Mood Swings and Rheumatoid Arthritis...For some, prednisone is a miracle medication. For others, it is the slingshot that has launched them down a course in their...reactions7comments
Raynaud’s Syndrome and RA...Raynaud’s syndrome is a rare condition that affects the blood vessels called arteries. Arteries carry fresh blood full of oxygen to all...
Quick Tips to Manage Nausea for RA Patients...As an RA patient who also lives with a GI condition called Crohn’s disease, I am unfortunately too educated and experienced when...reactions15comments
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
