"You Look Great"...I was diagnosed at age 13, I'm 63 now. I've been through a lot. It's okay because I've come to terms with my illness. Anyway I've always tried to look...reactions4comments
I Feel Like Frankenstein Getting up in The Morning...My hips feel like they are in a vice when sitting too long. My knees ache and hurt. My ankles swell up. When morning comes I feel like Frankenstein getting...reactions8comments
A Newbie...Thank you so much for the add. I’ve struggled with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia for many years and fell into the opioid addiction. I did rehab and now I'm 16 months...reactions3comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...reactionscomments
RA Fatigue Affects Every Aspect of Life...It often feels like there aren't any specific words to describe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) fatigue and how it makes us feel. Fatigue is one of the hardest symptoms to cope...reactions5comments
What did you find most helpful to you when you were first diagnosed?...Hi, I was recently diagnosed with RA and I am feeling a little overwhelmed. Looking for recommendations. What did you find most helpful - books, journals, resources? Any advice is...reactions4replies
Self-care during COVID-19...Despite the challenges COVID-19 presents us with, and they are daunting and life-threatening, as survivors of an autoimmune disease we are positioned to handle it successfully. I know that may sound...reactionscomments
Dealing with Seasonal Allergies while Having RA...Our allergy season in Florida started early—maybe a month ago. And it’s been the worst I’ve experienced so far. Coughing, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, all with mountains of yellow...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection Risk...Our world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people...reactionscomments
At-Home Devices That Can Monitor Your Health...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...reactionscomments
I've Lost Control: Taking My Life Back from Rheumatoid Arthritis...There are so many things in life that I feel like I’ve lost control over because of rheumatoid arthritis. There are so many aspects of life that I feel like...reactions11comments
Staying Positive during a Pandemic...As I sit on my couch, quarantined in my home, I have many thoughts racing through my mind... COVID-19 has hit my home state with a vengeance. Watching the national...reactionscomments
What are everyone’s thoughts on getting the flu shot?...Curious about people’s reactions (if any) after they have had the flu shot... I usually don’t... but this year I’m basically being forced as a condition to see my Dad...reactions2replies
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...reactionscomments
Left in the Shadows...I live in Florida where there has been a colossal divide about reopening the beaches for residents and tourists. The one side wants to begin re-fueling our tourist economy, while...reactions8comments
RA Doesn’t Define Me...Hello. I was diagnosed in 2008, although I had symptoms long before. I remember having the worse case of vertigo and my doctor thought it was MS - thank God...reactions2comments
Keeping Connected while Social Distancing...As we’re social distancing to keep ourselves safe from coronavirus infection (and to slow the spread), it can be easy to start feeling alone and isolated. But social distancing doesn’t...reactions2comments
Growing up with Rheumatoid Arthritis...I was born with RA. Growing up with a chronic incurable disease was very hard because I knew I wasn’t like the other kids. I took medication until I was...reactions1comment
What do you find more helpful - compression gloves or a wrist brace?...My fingers have been swollen with neuropathy and my wrist aches as well....reactions11replies
How Are Other People Managing Sleep Problems with RA?...Sleep issues are common in many people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In fact, results from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 80 percent of survey participants living...reactionscomments
