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
Jo Johnson...My name is Jo Johnson and I’m a Seattle girl who was lived in Boise, ID for 40 years. In May 2017...
What 20 Years of RA Have Taught Me...I recently had my 20 RAnniversary, having now lived two decades with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease. A reader reached out...reactions37comments
The Hazard of Becoming My Own Doctor...The year 2020 has been many things, and for people with RA, it has been a year when timely medical care has...reactions7comments
Gain and Loss with Rheumatoid Arthritis...At the end of every year, I like to take the time to reflect on the things that I’ve gained, the things...reactions3comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Should Give Up...I took middle school Practical Arts. It was required for all 7 graders in my school system in the 1960s. The curriculum consisted...reactions9comments
Monica’s Tips for Staying Healthy...One thing I’ve always been proud of is that I rarely got sick. I mean “normie” sick like the flu, colds, and...reactions6comments
