My 1 Year RA-nniversary!...I’m grateful to be able to open the door, walk a little bit, and hold a mug again.... By malmooge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Only One...I was active duty military serving my enlistment on a fast attack submarine in Virginia when my hands, shoulders, ankles, and feet began to hurt everyday... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Sleep Problems? What is Happening? How do I make my spouse understand?...The reason, I decided to just stay up one night was because most of my nights I already have trouble sleeping, so I stay up and clean my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Lucky me!...Chronic fatigue is the main concern I have, and not being able to sleep.... By charley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Help! Living with RA and Lynch Syndrome...I did, at that time, I had been getting my feet/ankles injected for the past 10 or so years for pain and my hands were also very sore.... By Heather Egry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
24 Years Of RA, Want to know what people do to distract from the pain!...I know this is going to sound weird but since I was diagnosed with RA I wanted to be able to sit on my feet, I would day dream... By tammyrstevens171 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
New, and a question...Right now, I know I have RA because I still have some joint pain, but I can jump out of bed instead of having to slowly push myself up...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
RA, what is it! I was not ready for this!...It all started with pain in my knee and just telling myself that its arthritis and the weight (as I am over weight) but then it got worse... By lindsay0627091 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ingrid's Story...Fast forward to September I have another flare up, and this time it caused me to wake up every night in tears caused by the pain on my hips... By ingridp1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Surgery with RA, Ehlers Danlos, Fibromyalgia...My doctor noticed my right hand was....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Tenosynovitis...This has led to tight muscles, muscle cramps, and more pain.... By michottey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Balancing Act and Humira Hangover...About a year earlier I was sick to my stomach the night before the Diane von Furstenberg show at NYC’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.... By asbra1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Planning...She shed light on my situation and is proactive in having me complete some new tests at the end of October to ensure my heart is healthy and that... By asbra1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
No I will not become a herion addict because I need pain meds for my RA...Regulating doctors on how much pain medication they prescribe might be a tiny Band-Aid fix, but it will not fix the epidemic and is unfair to the thousands... By tmartinco1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Questions & Uncertainty...I miss my multiple alarms almost every morning - I'm so tired I just don't even comprehend them going off and fall right back to sleep....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Bad pains after pacemaker fitted...Pacemaker fitted in March 2023 started my rheumatoid arthritis off wrists hands fingers and right shoulder very bad pains has anyone else experienced this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Another one doubting diagnosis...Right now, I'm diagnosed with seronegative RA by a rheumatologist....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Enjoying the pain...I feel like sleeping all day all night. During my graduation I was having a healthy life most of time but I got allergies due to medicine.... By engineer24324 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Flare ups...I also get aching major joints: hips, knees, and ankles. Is that a flare up too? Knowing how individualized our symptons can be, what are yours?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptoms
Reality Check Please...I am flaring right now so my mood is not great to begin with. Sleep is elusive, various joints are really painful, etc.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
