Carrying On with RA...I'm a 64 year old male that was diagnosed 15 years ago with RA. I'm a self employed as a field mechanic, and my hobbies used to include bowling, softball...reactions2comments
Adrienne aching legs...I have aching in my legs everyday 😭 plus inflammation. I take of course meds but this doesn't help....reactions8repliesSymptomsAwarenessCopingDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementSide EffectsTips & AdviceVenting
Finding Balance At Work With RA...Hello, my name is Ruby. At 34-years old I was diagnosed with primary Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and CPS. It took a few years of appointments to discover the source...reactions2comments
Energy Conservation: Learning to Prioritize Physical Activities With RA...I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the fall of 2016 at age 30, although in retrospect, I’d likely been dealing with the disease for most of my life...reactions12comments
Severe side effect of biological treatment...I have RA for more than 20 years and thyroid too. Although it is yet not at an advanced stage, I am getting flare-ups anytime and getting all right in...reactions5replies
RA Flares...Since the beginning of the year I’ve been having flares. Sometimes I can barely walk. I’m on Xeljanz for many years,and now 1mg of Prednisone. It has been a bit...reactions2repliesFlares & Flare Management
I am experiencing digestive issues ...I don't consume sugar or gluten but recently have had more digestive issues than usual. This comes at a time when I am dealing with more pain and I feel...reactions7replies
Sharing Chronic Illness Stories...Sharing your story when you have a chronic illness with people who have similar experiences is a wonderful experience — in the sense that you build community together. I recently...reactions31comments
How do I make it to my brother’s funeral 3 hrs away while also caring for husband w/Parkinson’s?...reactions1reply
Have You Experienced This Sort of Pain?...Working at night, I was trying to sleep today and both knees were swollen and very painful. Pain turning in bed Pain in all positions Pain propped with pillows Etc...reactions12repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Unwanted Pity...How to deal with sympathetic on lookers when having mobility issues. Is it normal to feel "mad"?...reactions70replies
Should I make lifestyle changes...I'm a 63-year-old retiree diagnosed with RA about five years ago. I've tried various medications, with Humira initially helping but eventually becoming ineffective. Enbrel is working well now. A major...reactions2replies
Devices for RA...Hey everyone! What kind of gadgets or tools you use to help with your RA symptoms. It can be anything that makes things easier. What do you use and does...reactions149repliesCopingAssistive DevicesFlares & Flare Management
My Online RA Community Has Made a Positive Difference in My Life...Living the last 20-plus years with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I learned pretty quickly the social isolation that comes along with the diagnosis. I personally believe that we were never meant...reactions18comments
I have RA, Fibromyalgia, psoriasis, asthma. What symptoms come from which one. Always pain/tired....reactions4replies
