Just Me...My name is Rebecca. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. And when it happened, I didn’t know what the heck happened. I woke up one morning with extreme pain all...reactions2comments
To My RA, Thank You!!!...The uninvited house guest. I have for years compared my arthritis to an uninvited houseguest that just won’t leave. I never invited RA to come into my life. Honestly, even...reactions1comment
Caring for Our Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health...Practicing self-care looks different for each of us. For some, self-care means looking after our physical well-being. For others, it also means taking action to better our mental or emotional...reactions1comment
What Was That?...I went to sit down in my SUV on July 24, 2020, and my right hip yelled at me! I had to change positions and readjust my seat belt to...reactions22comments
Get those vaccines... one at a time!...Though I checked with my rheumatologist and nurses in my family about Shingrex and influenza vaccine, I should have thought through at length my final decision on vaccination. I foolishly...reactions5comments
MRI of the Cervical Spine...You guys know that I have RA and lupus. Have been on methotrexate, prednisone, gabapentin and a Rituxan drip. Now for the good part. I became lightheaded and dizzy. My...reactions1comment
RA Nodules: Knot a Big Deal?...Before my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) in 2000, I’d been repeatedly misdiagnosed for years. Doctors told me I had strains, sprains, tendonitis, and Reiter’s syndrome before I was...reactions47comments
Amy's Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis...Hi, I was recently diagnosed with RA and it's all overwhelming right now. I have RA in both hands and wrist with permanent joint damage. I'd dealt with the pain...reactions4comments
Looking For Attention...My family and my daughter’s in-laws felt I was lazy and looking for attention. That I was looking for others to take care of me and my responsibilities. That my...reactions7comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of RheumatoidArthritis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...reactions4comments
How Long Did It Take to Find a Treatment that Works?...I was diagnosed three years ago. I haven't found a viable treatment yet. Is it normal to go through multiple treatment options and have them all fail? I'm about to...reactions19repliesTreatment
New Insights on Fatigue...The struggle with fatigue and rheumatoid arthritis is persistent and well documented. Treating it, however, is very much lacking. The general practice has been to say that well-managed RA (also...reactions15comments
Chemicals that Contribute to Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis...Once I discovered that inflammation was the root of all evil within the rheumatoid arthritis world, I decided that for my own health and the health of my family, I...reactions4comments
My Life with RA: Interview with Wren...The Editorial Team at RheumatoidArthritis.net had the opportunity to interview Wren, a contributor for our online community since 2015. In this brief interview, Wren opens up about her frustrations with...reactions2comments
Mobility issues...I have had ra for over 50 years. At my age, I am rapidly losing mobility. It has become painful to walk, stand etc. I am 72, but have always...reactions5replies
Suddenly, My Life Changed...Have had osteoarthritis for several years but have managed to cope with it mainly with exercise. Have always been very active. Able to run up and downstairs. Dig my allotment...reactions7comments
Between a rock and a hard place...At 78 I have been diagnosed with RA. Rheumatologist wants to put me on immunosuppressant medication. GP says with coronavirus around, it's too risky. I don't know what to do....reactions1reply
Has anyone taken Arava?...My doctor just switched me from methotrexate because of lung issues. He’s not sure how I will tolerate it, so I’m a bit concerned....reactions12replies
Does anyone find a weighted blanket comforting?...I have RA and use Simponi and Methotrexate. Over recent years I have developed trouble sleeping. I used to be able to sleep incredibly well, but the last few years...reactions4replies
