Falling into Winter with RA...It’s “winter” here in Florida. Of course, I use quotation marks around that because it doesn’t really get that cold where I live compared to other parts of the country...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Tips on Coping with Holidays and Family Events...I’m a little late with this article, but I feel like this group will forgive me!! Honestly, when do we not have events to plan for? This time of year...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What are the health benefits of Dragon Fruit?...Dragon Fruit Nutrition Facts: The reason behind the fact that dragon fruit benefits health in numerous ways is because of its rich nutrition. The exotic dragon fruit is richly packed...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
The 12 Days of an RA Christmas...and a swollen and painful knee two compression gloves and a swollen and painful knee three hours of crying two compression gloves and a swollen and painful knee four thousand...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Holidaches...I have always looked forward to the holiday season. Out of all the holidays, Christmas has always been my absolute favorite. Celebrating with family and friends, while surrounded by beautiful...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Not to Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Lately, people have been asking a lot how I cope with RA and the host of adorable secondary conditions that come with it. Well, here’s my answer: I just do!...Reactions0reactionsComments91 comments
Learn to Speak Doctor...My husband and I were waiting for the train to Berlin’s central station when a group of young Asians exited the escalator onto the platform. They were obviously a little...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Starting Over...Again...I knew that with our recent move from VT to VA, I would be facing the inevitable switch from my various medical team members, but I had no idea how...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Legit Beat...Denial is a powerful coping mechanism. Sometimes the depth of a tragedy is too much to bear, and denial allows us to slowly accept the harsh reality we’ve just been dealt...Reactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Becoming an Elder Statesman to RA...Some years ago, I joined several RA groups on Facebook. I slowly got back out of several groups that had a lot of suffering people, but not much guidance or...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Bringing Our RA Experiences Together - Results from the 2019 RA In America Survey...Life with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can often feel lonely, especially when we are misunderstood by friends, family, and even healthcare providers. As isolating as RA can be, you are not...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Flares, Uncertainty, and RA...I will never forget the first RA flare I had. It was a warm summer morning in May, and I had just woken up from a night of tossing and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Thanksgiving Is My Favorite Holiday...There’s something so special about Thanksgiving. Like many holidays, we have the special foods and hopefully quality time with people that we love. But for me, it doesn’t have the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Face to Face...A positive self-image is challenging under the best of circumstance, but when you have a disease like RA, self-image takes a hit from many angles. One of those for me...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
What are good tools I can gift my mother who has RA?...My mum has just been diagnosed after nearly a year and it has damaged cartridges in her wrists. I’m just wondering if there are any secrets or anything I can...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Increased/different pain with decreased swelling...This week I’ve noticed a difference in the type of pain in my hands. My knuckles are usually stiff and hands are puffy with swelling, but this week the swelling...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Feeling bruised...Hello to all.... New to the group.... just diagnosed with severe arthritis in my neck..... Did anybody ever feel like your entire back is bruised? Thank you POP...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Has anyone had torn tissue caused by RA?...I am new to this site. I have not been diagnosed with RA yet however I have my first apt with a rheumatologist next month. I would like to know...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Anyone know about about adrenal insufficiency?...I’m looking for science-based information on steroid-induced adrenal insufficiency in RA....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies