RA and Workplace Accommodations...Do you have trouble maintaining your stamina during the workday due to fatigue?... By Mariah Z. Leach2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My RA Journey Begins...I had been experiencing increasing overall joint pain and fatigue for several years but attributed it to strenuous repetitive movements such as mopping... By KidAtHeart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
My story...The fatigue which I attributed to stress was explained. The journey began I have discovered many things. I am for one resilent.... By katzyrn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The very confusing world of autoimmune diseases...My actual symptoms include: 1. severe fatigue 2. tendon and ligament pain in ankles, knees, hips, elbows, wrists 3. fingers that feel like they have been... By gingerrn4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Understanding & Consideration...Constant pain and fatigue, for some people to understand this illness they can't see is very difficult. Especially in your work environment.... By esteeg1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Pencil Me In...There is a lot to hate about rheumatoid arthritis: the pain, swelling and fatigue, the side effects and expense of treatment options, and the fear of what... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
If it were easy, it would already be done...system attacks the synovium of the joints, it is experienced as the sensation of pain, stiffness, fatigue, exhaustion, and so on.... By Michael Booth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA know-how by Spoonie (2016 version)...The body battle with the Evil Cytokines causes terrible fatigue. Fatigue can result in disability.... By spoonie8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Life...I could handle the pain until the fatigue hit and I was keeping a low-grade fever. I went to my PCP and he told me I’m positive for RA.... By Chubby1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Holidays and RA...Help us help you through the holidays, flares, fatigue, pain- Here are a few helpful articles- https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/mama-wrens-holiday-hacks...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Has Anyone Stopped Biologic Treatment Due to Kidney or Liver Injury?...Prior to that, I had had little pain, but fatigue has always been an issue (never a high energy person)....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTreatment
Physical and Emotional Pain...However, I am still going strong on cortisone, with a lot of bad side effects: skin problems, fatigue, sleeping problems, muscle atrophy, feelings of depression... By philipnolte1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Bherring's RA Story...I missed Tai Chi tonight due to fatigue and I was feeling like a failure. Now I feel better. Thanks!... By bherring3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Not yet diagnosed...My PCP referred me to a rheumatologist due to joint pain, swelling, fatigue and blood work showed muscle inflammation that didn’t improve with steroids... By jen20171 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
MTX injections...(Already dealing with RA fatigue and prednisone insomnia.) Any suggestions or personal experiences you want to share?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Hi to all...What can I have for fatigue sleeping after lunch awake 1 minuet sleep next minuet it's horrible especially when looking after grandchildren or I need to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Realistic Treatment Expectations With RA...Instead, I thought it was a big fail because, despite the medicine, I still struggled with "noticiable" fatigue, joint swelling, and pain.... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Social Security Disability Benefits...from repeated rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups with at least two of the following symptoms that cause limitations in your daily living activities: fever, fatigue... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Things I Want My Sons To Learn From Having a Mom With RA...And the regular sleeplessness of parenthood combined with the fatigue of RA can sometimes leave me feeling completely unable to get out of bed – but I... By Mariah Z. Leach2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Telltale Chronic Illness - Is My Time Running Out?...Fatigue steals a lot of it, with the motivation drain and extra sleep needed.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments