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
How and When Did My Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Start...I think, but am not absolutely sure, that my symptoms started in 2000. I started experiencing achey feet and balance issues but...reactions4comments
The RA, Vitamin, Mineral, and Food Connection - Part 4...This article concludes a 4-part series entitled, "The RA, Vitamin, Mineral, and Food Connection.” If you have not done so, I highly...reactions2comments
My Dog Has It Right...My eldest dog, Affie, is a Coton de Tulear. Cotons are similar to Bichon Frises except their fur feels more like cotton...reactions2comments
What You Don't See...This spring, I noticed a “what you don’t see – chronic illness version” tag on social media. People re-shared a selfie and...reactions16comments
Is anyone else here afraid to use RA medication?...Diagnosed with RA & afraid of meds. My RA has gotten progressively more painful over the past few years. At 64, I’m...reactions4replies
Sjögren’s Disease...I’ve had severe RA for 8 years. Many years undiagnosed. My Sjögren’s disease is out of control. I use so many prescriptions...reactions14comments
jlacy2213's Story...Hi all!..I was diagnosed with JRA at age 10. I am now 31, turning 32 in September. It's been a very long...reactions3comments
Which Mask Am I Wearing Today?...You might be thinking I am referring to the masks so many of us are using to combat COVID-19. That is not the...reactions1comment
How much weakness and fatigue is normal with RA?...I get VERY fatigued very easily. I walk across the lawn, and feel like I've been running a marathon, I'm so exhausted...reactions35replies
Experiencing Chest and Rib Cage Pain With RA...If you've ever experienced chest pain with rheumatoid arthritis, you aren't alone. This pain, inflammation, and tenderness in the sternum area is...reactions26comments
Surgeries and Rheumatoid Arthritis...Many of you have had surgeries. Some of you have had surgeries since the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Then, there are those...reactions2comments
RA Fog and Frustration...The past few weeks — and really since we’ve been in isolation — I have been incredibly tired. But this isn’t the...reactions7comments
How do I really know I have RA and not something else?...I went to a Rheumatologist a few months ago and seemed inclusive whether I had RA. Had pain and inflammation constant with...reactions4replies
Is it bad to compress swollen joints?...I have swollen lumps on the bottoms of my feet, where toes meet foot. It hurts to walk! But walking is important...reactions2replies
Sharing Our Strategies Could Be Helpful...It is worthy to note that during these chaotic and uncertain times related to the COVID-19 pandemic, those of us with compromised...reactions3comments
How do I say I still feel terrible all the time without sounding like a whiner?...I got about 3 weeks of relief from Enbrel. And when I take a ton of prednisone I feel pretty OK. But...reactions7replies
Ankle Lumps - nodules?...About 6 months after I was diagnosed with RA, I got mirror-image lumps on both ankles - 2 on each ankle. They...reactions6repliesSymptoms
Can throat pain be related to RA?...I've had throat pain for a week now. Not a sore scratchy throat, but more like inflammation inside my neck so it...reactions7replies
