Confused with symptoms and Dx...I see my Dr again in May but have a few symptoms I'm not sure is they're related to RA. My diagnosis is polyarthropathy which is several joint pains related...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
RA and Me......My story started officially January 2019 but had been going on for many years. I had been having terrible hand pain on and off during my time as a dental...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Using Poetry for Pain Management with Rheumatoid Arthritis...I’m busy. Busy fighting Busy healing Busy resting Busy reading I’m fine. Fine feeling Fine looking Fine being Just fine I’m chronically okay chronically sick chronically fighting chronically...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is it just my imagination?...Hi fellow RA suffers, I stopped eating sugar for a few weeks and saw a very positive change. I no longer experienced a daily dull ache in my wrist and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Transitioning to a New RA Doc...After many years of trying to establish a relationship with my rheumatologist, it's time to find a new one. Someone empathetic, critical thinker, holistic. How hard was it for you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Model for Fatigue and RA...Fatigue is an invisible and incredibly difficult aspect of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This ongoing symptom is not well understood and unfortunately very hard to treat. In this video...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can a person be misdiagnosed with RA?...I was on methotrexate for 10 yrs. I have been off for 1 year and I don’t feel any worse. Could the diagnoses have been wrong?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What Do Elevated Basophil and Atypical Lymphocytes Mean for RA?...Hey, I was wondering if anyone has had elevated Basophil and Atypical Lymphocytes? If so does anyone know what that may mean....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Does anyone experience burning in their wrists and fingertips?...I have been diagnosed with RA, but also cervical herniated disc. Just wondering if anyone without the neck issue also has burning in wrists and fingertips. Dr is talking about...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Who knew a cold could affect RA symptoms?...I'm writing this from bed. I have a nasty cold that appears to have caused a flare up of joint pain in my jaw - a place that is usually...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does CBD oil have THC in it?...The CBD that everyone is talking about on here, does it have THC in it? I have only tried the oil from my local Natural store. It made no difference...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
RA or Fibro or Both...Hello, I have been diagnosed with Fibro for about 7 years. Recently, I have experienced my hands swollen in the morning. Furthermore, I also noticed that my palms are red...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
It Takes Two to Tango, It Takes Three to Get Pregnant...A typical relationship centers around two people: me and someone else. Simple, right? Not anymore. Now there is a third individual to think about: my rheumatoid arthritis. It is just...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Neck Stretching Exercises...Neck pain is often a nuisance for many living with rheumatoid arthritis. In this video, Nan provides some tips on simple and effective stretches for neck pain and strain that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Twist and Shout - What a Pain in the Neck...It had been several years since I had any significant degree of neck pain, other than the standard stiffness one might get from turning at an odd angle or sitting...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Is anyone having chronic nightmares or bad dreams?...I'm experiencing bad dreams daily and often wake up sad & disturbed....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
