My Life with RA...My life has changed, and now it's nights of epsom salts and RA meds, and OTC pain patches.... By ra-girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Arthritis Trio...I was devastated because I had only five more years to go to be able to retire.... By ladypt521 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
RA - A Way Of Life...I lost all hope, got depressed more, lashed out my anger because I couldn't handle the pain or swelling all over my body.... By anne12882 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My journey and struggle with RA...Prednisone dose has been as high as 80 mg (after the miracle birth of my son in 2006.... By ra_n37chj2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What has been the hardest part of this disease for you?...Being at work and not being able to fully do the task at hand and having to ask my boss to help me.... By mmacc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
I Must Deviate to Alleviate My Pain...I'm grateful for being able to cope with the disease so much better. I’m grateful for my Dr.'... By celia1231 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
paying for everyday tasks + first appointments...-6 and sometimes even 7 level knee and hip pain because of it. it’s so demoralizing to know that even standing for 20 minutes is something i can’t do Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
You've GOT To Be Kidding Me!!...Mine fights dirty. I'm sure y'all agree. RA is a bully. I started learning mine four years into the battle.... By tinmangal1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Health went to Hell in 2005...After moving from one state to another, I was able to have a family member pick-up, fill then mail my pain medication.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Awful Experience of RA...I went to their website to look at the highs and lows.... By CommunityMember8001 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New diagnosis. Seeking advice-PLEASE!...I'm fortunate that I have a job that I can work from home, but my quality of life is sucking right now....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Severe side effect of biological treatment...Although it is yet not at an advanced stage, I am getting flare-ups anytime and getting all right in a week with steroids....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Liz's story...The only bad thing is RA With very high counts.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Does anyone have an idea of what stage of RA I may be in?...It's hard for me to sleep at night and is very painful as well ESPECIALLY in the morning. I have servere stiffness in the morning....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
RA affecting the heart...I have never had high BP unless I'm in very bad pain. I'm wanting to know if anyone else has this problems... By lilbit21 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
R. A. Poetry...It is tenderness that bruises my skin as the apple on the tree. I have R.A. I won't let it have me. It is asking me 'what is wrong... By highnotehoney2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RA or not RA???...So as she couldn't handle the nausea she stopped the methotrexate.... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Thought I was just being a wimp...About a month before my youngest child was graduating from High School, I was experiencing body aches and pains like I'd never had before.... By elisabeth1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis...I have been on Xeljianz for 6-7 years and even though my RA factors aren't high or changed much, the doctor feels like it's still working, but I'm the... By CommunityMemberbdb5961 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
RA diagnosed at young age...Those days I was in high school. It was January 2012. And I was 16. I felt inflammation in my fingers. In April I came to know that I've... By priyanka-singh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments