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
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
