Pregnancy and the Remission Expectation...I did not make the decision to become pregnant lightly. My husband and I knew that we both wanted kids, and agreed...reactions2comments
Ways I Achieved Pain-Free Living After Being Diagnosed With RA...In November of 2007, I began experiencing levels of pain I had never experienced before. I felt like I had been running...reactions9comments
Functional Medicine...Recently watched the film (you tube) by Dr. Tom O'Bryan regarding the negative way most traditional medicine doctors treat auto-immune disorders. There...reactions8comments
What is it like to live without this?...My toes hurt. But unlike that residual pain from a propelled stubbing, it wouldn't go away. I was sixteen years old and...reactions1comment
Second guessing...There is a nasty habit that often comes along with a chronic disease such as RA and it is pervasive and difficult...reactions2comments
Diet and RA...I have to share my story in hopes it might help someone else. I have lived with RA for 5 years now...reactions4comments
Chew on this...Eating is such a necessary part of our existence that we often just take it for granted without giving it a whole...reactionscomments
elaine...I am 76 yrs old. I had fusion of C1 to T1, then T 10 to L5 with titanium bars screwed to...reactions1comment
Looking for real data...Need info on the prevalence of Radiculopathy (swelling of the soft tissue around C-1 giving you pseudo carpal tunnel and much much...reactions1comment
If Not For RA Would I Still Be Childless?...When I was around 20 years old, I had hopes that I would complete college, marry my sweetheart, and that we would...reactionscomments
RA Awareness Gaps...February 2 is Rheumatoid Awareness Day. Unfortunately, this day is necessary, as a majority of people either have no idea what rheumatoid...reactionscomments
Just a little conversion disorder...I have been sickly my whole life. By the age of 8, I was labeled an "attention seeker." I became a nurse...reactions4comments
RA Will not Defeat Me- I'MPERFECTion!...I grew up as a normal child. I was the oldest of 3 children until I was 15 when my youngest brother...reactions3comments
It's a Journey...I'm the youngest of five children and was always a tomboy. I played football, basketball, ran track, played tennis, basically did anything...reactions1comment
I have what? But I'm not old!...In my early 40's I had a series of back surgeries to repair a fractured vertebrae and several ruptured discs. As a...reactions1comment
My family thought I was nuts...It started the week of my 27th birthday on a trip back home during grad school, and me, my wife and parents...reactions5comments
Inflamed Brain...On July 1st of 2016, the Rheumatology Research Foundation announced 85 recipients of education, training, and research funding. The financial awards serve...reactions3comments
Why did it take so long to diagnose RA???...Back when I first began to have some early signs of RA, it was very difficult to diagnose what was going on...reactions3comments
My Secret to Happy Feet – Birkenstock...I may be late to joining the Birkenstock bandwagon, but this summer I bought a pair of the classic two-strap sandal and...reactions2comments
30 Things I’m Grateful for Learning While Having RA and Turning 30...1. The unconditional support of my family and boyfriend 2. The support of my friends 3. The health and happiness of my...reactions1comment
