A Bout of Three Cavities...Recently, I had a routine dentist appointment that went a little awry. For the past 22 years, I have had a pretty clean track record with my dentist with having...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Riding E-Bike With RA...Hi All, I have been recently diagnosed with RA. My doctor suggested doing some kinda exercise. I love cycling and had been an active cyclist. But my condition won't allow...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesExercise
Can you have rheumatoid nodules without actually having rheumatoid arthritis?...I’m going to apologize ahead of time for my long winded post...I am extremely frustrated and confused, and honestly don’t know what to do or how to get a proper...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
WTH?!...Why couldn’t anyone tell me how the “next step“ in the progression of RA and MS put together would feel like physically and emotionally! Why couldn’t anyone tell me that...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Case for Doing Nothing...“The trouble with people nowadays is they don't know how to do nothing.” ―Iris Murdoch, A Severed Head, 1961 I recently read an interesting article in the New York Times, "The...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Cynthia Ventura...Cynthia was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. I am a retired Grief and Family Counselor and University Student Advisor. I also hold degrees in Fine Arts, Psychology and Biblical Studies...
How did your symptoms start and progress?...Hi all, new guy here looking for some anecdotal help related to onset and progression rate of your symptoms. I'm in an allied health field and understand the human body...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Mixed symptoms acute onset...Hi all, Wanted to see if anyone has had a similar experience to me. About 4 months ago I woke up one day with severe fatigue - the only thing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Riding the Waves of the Continuum of Coping!...Receiving a rheumatoid arthritis/disease diagnosis tosses you into an ocean full of questions, doubts, fears, and my favorite: coping! Coping with RA/RD mirrors the stages of grief identified by Elizabeth...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Advanced Foot Strengthening...RA can have a huge impact on our feet and our gait. Specifically, some may experience a change in their feet shape or collapsing arches. For this video, Mike provides...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Heating Up...In this video, I describe the benefits of using heat to manage the discomfort of RAjoint pain. I talk about how the different methods and applications of heat can help...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Can pet allergies affect RA?...Has anyone gotten rid of their animals to help with their chronic inflammation? I'm wondering if my pet allergies are contributing to my condition. Thank you in advance for your...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Can anyone recommend a rheumatologist at the Hospital for Special Surgeries?...Hi all, I was diagnosed July 2018, at age 53, with moderate seropositive RA. I have undergone infusions of Inflectra, then switched to Remicade for the past 4 cycles, in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Just When I Thought I Was Out......It looks like, come November, I will be back into the full swing of RA. Again. A new surgery to fix my ankle that may last up to a year...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Rinvoq...Has anybody tried this new med? It is a JAK like Xeljanz. It was just approved in August, I think. My doctor wants me to take it with my MTX...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatment
Let's Party! Lessons on RA from Ina Garten...I am not ashamed to admit that I LOVE cooking shows. Ever since I was a little kid, hungrily watching The Galloping Gourmet and Julia Child, I have been watching...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Newly diagnosed at 64...I was diagnosed with RA in September and placed on Methotrexate last month...this is all so new to me because I've lived with chronic back pain since I was 17...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
How to Handle Hectic...I manage my RA best when I utilize routine as my foundational principle. I like to try to stick to an exercise regimen, eat healthy, etc. I successfully manage my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Identity: Rheumatoid Arthritis...When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, it was something that I was expecting. Both my mom and my maternal aunt had been diagnosed with autoimmune diseases many years prior...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
P.S. (what I do for my RA)...I take provigil or modafinil (generic) for my unrelenting fatigue... Make sure your vitamin levels aren’t too high or low. Don’t underestimate vitamins. I use a happy light since I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
