Started out as JRA, still going as RA...When I was about a year and a half in 1981, my left knee started to swell and stiffen. Since my family...reactions8comments
Inflammation...The job of your immune system is to fight germs and diseases. When infection, injury, or illness begins to damage the body...
Fatigue & Weakness...Fatigue is overwhelming tiredness, extreme lack of energy, and weakness over time. When you are fatigued, you feel exhausted and tired. Fatigue...
The Emotional Toll of RA...Living with a chronic (long-term) and painful condition such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can take a toll on your emotions. Studies have...
What To Expect When Expecting RA, Part 2...Well, it's here: part 2 of the hotly (yeah, right) anticipated guide to what to expect when you are expecting RA. In...reactions3comments
Early Signs & Symptoms...Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease. Autoimmune diseases (or conditions) may occur when your immune system attacks healthy...
Looking for the Silver Linings in a New World...Adaptability as an idea is very interesting to me. It constantly amazes me how easily animals adapt to new surroundings (as soon...reactions2comments
Cascading Consequences...It seems like with my rheumatoid arthritis that one little thing going wrong can cause a cascade of negative consequences. It’s like...reactions10comments
Painful hip for a week, normal x-ray?...Hi. I have been dealing with a painful hip for a week. The rheumatologist manipulated the leg and said it seems to...reactions11repliesSymptoms
An Open Letter to My Rheumatoid Arthritis...Rheumatoid Arthritis C/O Rick Phillips 1 T-Cell Boulevard My Body, Indiana Hello RA. How are things going? I hope you are having...reactionscomments
6 years of crazy...Hi, I have always had pain. Doctors have told me since I was 12 that I had weak bones but could strengthen...reactions3comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease that affects more than joints within the body. It can affect connective tissue and internal...reactions6comments
The Aches and Pains of RA...Most of my friends have no clue what we go through on a day to day life and living with RA. I...reactions7comments
Do you talk to others about your condition?...I know that not everyone feels comfortable talking about their health, but when I get the opportunity I’d like to educate people...reactions4repliesFriends & Family
JIA and severe but brief back pain?...Has anyone else here with JIA experienced severe back pain that lasted just 10-12 days then relieves without medications? Could it be...reactions5repliesSymptoms
Thoughts For People Newly Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 1...If you were recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I wouldn’t be surprised if you were scared, mad, frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed -...reactions3comments
Practical Ideas to Manage RA and Depression in a Post-COVID19 World...In a post-COVID19 world, it is easier than ever to find yourself sinking into the abyss of depression. Loneliness and isolation are...reactions2comments
Functional medicine to treat RA?...My mum (85) suffers from RA. For many years we tried a lot but nothing helped so far. Heard about functional medicine...reactions3repliesTreatment
The Connection Between MGUS, Lupus, and Rheumatoid Arthritis...Living with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis calls for constant learning. There is much to know about these complex illnesses, varying treatment options...reactionscomments
Planning For Your Next In-Person Visit...While some appointments can be done virtually using telemedicine, there are still many visits that need to be done in person. If...reactionscomments
