Take the Allergies In America Survey! (CLOSED)...The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in...reactions1comment
Weight Fluctuations When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis...Perhaps one of the most frustrating things about having rheumatoid arthritis is the cyclical relationship between RA and weight. I’m not sure...reactions3comments
Only In My Dreams...I never remember a time when walking was easy. Yes, I remember when it was easier, but never easy. Being diagnosed with...reactions5comments
Choose Your Symptom...Or, pick your poison. Rheumatoid arthritis is a fun disease. It wreaks havoc on every part of our bodies. It provides a...reactions17comments
How Much Is Too Much with RA?...I feel like throughout my journey with RA, this question haunts me as one of the most difficult. Often, I have had to...reactions5comments
What Is the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet?...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) occurs when your immune system attacks joints, cartilage, and other body parts. Experts do not know what causes this...reactions5comments
Never Felt Old...I am 77 and never had any health issues. Did all my yard work, painted my house, and went to the gym...reactions3comments
New here...I am new here today and wanted to ask a question. This past year I was diagnosed with breast cancer, did chemo...reactions4comments
An Antibodies Mystery...In late April, I came down with COVID-19 and recovered. I feel very fortunate that I had a milder case and recovered...reactions9comments
My Rheumatologist Wasn't Listening to Me...When I was first diagnosed with RA in January 2007 I began a journey to the right medications almost immediately. It took...reactions5comments
Fighting Discrimination...During normal times, I love to travel. I have been to many places in the US and some lovely places internationally. So...reactions16comments
Alyce's Body Here...Hi, let me introduce myself to you. I am Alyce’s body, and I am in control. She thought it was her mind...reactions4comments
Hip Procedure For Pain...Hi all, as you know from my January 3rd update, I was going to the hospital for a hip procedure called an...reactions6comments
What can I do about all the stress that I see in 2021?...Has anyone written any new articles about reducing the stress that causes RA flares?...reactions2repliesMental Health
Gizmos, Gadgets, and More!...Recently, I have seen several articles reviewing gizmos and gadgets that help people with rheumatoid arthritis. A couple of these articles have...reactions21comments
Has anyone received the COVID vaccine?...Being immunocompromised I am on the fence due to the side effects. I have a coworker who is healthy and was down...reactions32replies
Has anyone had an ankle replacement?...I'm due to have an ankle replacement as the triple fusion I had a few years ago hasn't helped and my joints...reactions4repliesSurgery
Fatigue Stinks. That's It....Well, I think it’s time, once again, to talk about fatigue. More and more lately, I have seen our community members talking...reactions99comments
Use Caution While Exercising with RA...I recently got back to my swimming regimen after 8 months of not being able to swim in our indoor pool due...reactions9comments
Monica’s First Day Out...…during the pandemic, that is. Yes, I have gotten a couple of takeaways here and there (only things that I could blast...reactions4comments