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...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...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...reactions4replies
Treating RA-Related Ankle Tendonitis...I’ve had ankle pain for years. Perhaps I should have taken specific action about it sooner, but if you have severe rheumatoid...reactions24comments
Pain free, wow!...As a baby I started walking. The Dr. told my parents not to let me walk, I was too young. I am...reactions5comments
What is your experience with motorcycles and RA?...RA and motorcycles, do they mix? Good day RA folks. In days of old I used to ride motorcycles, my wife on...reactions2replies
Dear Friends, Family, and Coworkers: I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)...This article is for my dear friends, family, and co-workers. I wanted to let you know that I have a diagnosis of...reactions129comments
How Fallible Are We? RA and Life Expectancy/Mortality...No doubt, discussing our increased fallibility due to RA is at best, challenging and, at worst, overwhelming. I think we tend to push...reactions13comments
Has anyone experienced RA and lung issues ?...Just diagnosed from a pulmonologist with RA affecting my lungs. Monitoring for interstitial lung disease....reactions4replies
Opt Outside...I took a few moments to break the home order to sit on my front steps and breathe in the fresh air...reactions8comments
I Miss Me...4 years ago I was vibrant, confident, joyful and successful. My worries consisted of paying bills on time and getting overtime at...reactions11comments
My New Normal – Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis...I remember saying to my husband, “I don’t remember what it feels like to be pain-free.”. I still don’t. In 2014, I...reactions2comments
Can you have heart problems with RA?...Hi to all; On the 13th of July, I walked up to my friends house. I got there and was breathless -...reactions6comments
Can swollen glands and a sore throat be related to RA?...I never know if I should ask my primary care dr or my rheumatologist about random symptoms. Seems like almost everything relates...reactions4replies
Does anyone have muscle twitching and perceived weakness?...I started having muscle twitches last September. I have had two EMGs in and CT’s both were negative. The muscle twitching feels...reactions2replies
One painful year later.......At age 65, my functional med NP ran all the tests about a month following carpal tunnel surgery. I was in such...reactions5comments
Surprised!!...I started having ankle pain after I stood up to walk. I thought it was from always being on the go. I...reactions4comments
Amanda Osowski...Amanda Osowski is a wife and mother living and working in Chicago, IL. After earning a Masters Degree in Public Health, Amanda...
The Persistence of Pain...People with rheumatoid arthritis are very familiar with pain. In fact, we’re a little too familiar with it! Even if we are...reactions76comments
Spoonie Strong...Whether you are new to your rheumatoid arthritis journey or a veteran you may have heard the term “spoonie” thrown around. Many...reactions22comments
