Germs and RA...I noticed I was not able to get rid of the cold as quick as I could before I had RA.... By celia1231 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
It only takes a split second...My expectations are always high,but if for some reason this body doesn't cooperate.... By celia1232 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
New member...Got the blood tests back and one of them was for rheumatoid which was very high, got in to see a rheumatologist and was diagnosed from that.... By ant691 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My mind is fine, but my body is falling apart!...Before that I had lots of medical problems and no dr was able to tell me exactly what was going on.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Not the age, it's the mileage....He told me for someone with marker this high, my joints were in good shape, I was lucky, but he said it was a time bomb.... By tincanman1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Referred to Rheumatology...Then it seemed every few days the pain would move (always in my knees) but ankles for a few days then wrist then toes. And random rashes appearing....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Just recently...I can't help but to wonder if somehow, I developed my issues because of some virus I contracted from him because my test results were very high CCPAB was... By terrisexton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What to expect after flare treatment...So this is to reduce inflammation and pain, right? What usually happens after that?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTreatment
Arthritis As a Child...As a kindergartner, I was able to empathize with my elderly neighbors about their arthritis pain.... By jbrancadora1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Psyching Up...I've analyzed it, spoke to different people about how do they handle injections. My response was exactly what I thought it would be.... By celia1232 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
History of RA...Later on, when my sister was a sophomore in High School, she was diagnosed. I remember seeing my father cry. She later married and had 4 kids.... By patriciahoffman20201 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The pursuit of happiness...With my team at work I am able to talk openly about health issues and even some personal matters.... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
my wife tested 48 CRP with RAF 10....is it RA...What I have found in my research is that crp gets shoot up even when the sugar level is high which 218 so in her case.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Continuation "My Ongoing Saga"...This correlates with my last bloodwork that showed a lot of high markers, including my CRP.... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
54 year old female...It is just so frustrating not to be able to just get up and do the things that you use to do in a normal day.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why me?...Will it get worse.. will I be able to keep working.. I'm so tired..... By 12tet21 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Needing Advice....I did have some areas of arthritis in my ankles prior thanks to some old sports injuries, but this flare up was in both feet and ankles, as...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
I’m Losing a Friend...Coping with my array of illnesses is one thing, but not being able to be there for someone who desperately needs the support is unacceptable.... By introvert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Still I can't believe I am this sick...My kids were in High School, and I was still working as a teacher.... By retiredbutton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How can I handle agitated joints?...If my lower back and my hip joints hurt when I walk, should I continue or stop my walking plan?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
