Coping with the diagnosis ...I’m new to this being I was just diagnosed a couple weeks ago so I’m pretty much in the dark about it all....reactions4repliesBrain FogCopingAwareness
RA Doctor in Northern New Jersey...Hi team, I'm looking for a recommendation for a rheumatologist in Morris, Essex, or Union County, New Jersey. I had one in West Orange I wasn't crazy about....reactions1replyCaregivingTips & AdviceHealthcare Team
Actemra and Orencia...I was on Sulfasalazine for my RA for years before it stopped working on me. I was then given Methotrexate which in no time caused me high liver enzymes. I...reactions2repliesSide EffectsBiologic MedicationProgression
RA, But Different...Aside from having had RA for almost 40 years (long before biologics were even thought of), I also have other arthritis conditions—namely, two bone-on-bone shoulder joints and a huge rheumatoid...reactions10comments
In the Dumps...I have had RA and fibromyalgia for 25 years. I have tried lots of different biologics and other medications over that time. Some have worked better than others, and some...reactions5comments
Coping with RA, Fibromyalgia, and Autoimmune Pain...I am diagnosed with many conditions, such as: rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud's, Sjögren's, fibromyalgia, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and bone degeneration. Even MS, but that got ruled...reactions15comments
Down a Diagnosis Rabbit Hole...I had what looked like a first flare up on both hands in June. I thought it might be RA as I think my grandmother and mother had it. Went...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
How to Explain Your RA Fatigue...Fatigue. It seems like we talk about fatigue all the time. Every month is a new article or post about fatigue. We’ve had it up to here with fatigue. We...reactions13comments
Beginning, Middle, and Moving Forward: A Personal Journey...I was in the USAF and kept getting migraine headaches; my neck hurt every time I moved it. The military said, "You just don't want to work." I was made...reactions1comment
Jean...I was diagnosed with RA several years ago. I take an infusion for the RA every two months. At first I was ok, but the last year my fatigue has...reactions3replies
Sandy's Story: JRA Since 1958...I started having joint pain at age four in my left hand and both feet. I have been living with JRA for the last 65 years. At one point I...reactionscomments
Jen's RA Story...I was diagnosed shortly after a liver transplant. The transplant limits the treatment options that I have. I am not allowed to take anti-inflammatories, supplements, or methotrexate. I have failed...reactions12comments
Carrying On with RA...I'm a 64 year old male that was diagnosed 15 years ago with RA. I'm a self employed as a field mechanic, and my hobbies used to include bowling, softball...reactions2comments
Adrienne aching legs...I have aching in my legs everyday 😭 plus inflammation. I take of course meds but this doesn't help....reactions8repliesAwarenessVentingTips & AdviceSymptomsSide EffectsFlares & Flare ManagementDiagnosisCoping
Finding Balance At Work With RA...Hello, my name is Ruby. At 34-years old I was diagnosed with primary Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and CPS. It took a few years of appointments to discover the source...reactions2comments
Energy Conservation: Learning to Prioritize Physical Activities With RA...I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the fall of 2016 at age 30, although in retrospect, I’d likely been dealing with the disease for most of my life...reactions12comments
Severe side effect of biological treatment...I have RA for more than 20 years and thyroid too. Although it is yet not at an advanced stage, I am getting flare-ups anytime and getting all right in...reactions5replies
RA Flares...Since the beginning of the year I’ve been having flares. Sometimes I can barely walk. I’m on Xeljanz for many years,and now 1mg of Prednisone. It has been a bit...reactions2repliesFlares & Flare Management
I am experiencing digestive issues ...I don't consume sugar or gluten but recently have had more digestive issues than usual. This comes at a time when I am dealing with more pain and I feel...reactions7replies
Sharing Chronic Illness Stories...Sharing your story when you have a chronic illness with people who have similar experiences is a wonderful experience — in the sense that you build community together. I recently...reactions31comments
