The Birks Are Back!...Spring is here, Summer is just around the corner, and in many ways this means FREEDOM! Freedom from heavy coats and jackets, freedom from having to scrape snow and ice...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
I'm winning the fight and here is how!...I was diagnosed with RA at 21 years old. It wasn't too terrible for the first 10 years, just joint pain, stiffness, and feeling tired with periods of remission. In...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
RA Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...Editor's note: In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
The Sleep Machine...I was recently diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea after having a sleep study test. This condition means that my airway closes while I am sleeping, which causes me to...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Does this sound like RA?...Both wrists and all finger painful and burning pain intermittently up both forearms... started and progressed since early March. Rheumatologist said it doesn’t seem like RA but found my Vit...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
A Fascinating Analogy...Not long ago I was having a conversation with a friend who is the mother of two teenagers, and as she shared her challenges in parenting them, she mentioned all...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Parenting with Chronic RA Fatigue...Being a parent is a tiring job, and often, life with a chronic illness often comes with fatigue. Both together can be a recipe for complete exhaustion and feelings of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic Illness...Whether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong way to raise a child, new trends, latest...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seven Tips for Parents with RA...Navigating life with a chronic condition can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix can make it feel like an impossible task at times. No matter where...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is stiffness and swelling normally a symptom?...I have a lot of similar symptoms of RA but have no stiffness or swelling, do most normally experience swelling with the pain?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptoms
Fibromyalgia...Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition involving pain and tenderness at points throughout the body. The term fibromyalgia comes from the Latin word “fibro” meaning “fibrous tissue” and the Greek words...
Diagnosis and diet...When I was first diagnosed with RA last year, first thing I thought of was drug after drug the rest of my life. So I joined a gym and changed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Preparing for the Season...The seasons are changing and warm weather is finally here after a brutal winter. RA flares can cause great discomfort when the seasons change. In this video, Nan discusses how...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Anyone find success with a DMARD that they discontinued then later resumed?...I’ve been receiving treatment for 6 months for RA. My rheumatologist wants to treat it aggressively which is fine by me. I started with Sulfasalazine and after 6 weeks started...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment
Has anyone here had neck surgery?...I am 67 years old. I have had Sjogren's since 2006 and RA since 2017. I am about to have a cervical fusion done on 3 levels and also relieving...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
RA Factor...Got new lab results from my new Rheumie last week. I was absolutely shocked that my RA factor was over 800. No wonder I feel so bad. Is anyone else's...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Do my symptoms sound like RA?...So I'm trying to better understand if my symptoms are rooting from two herniated discs C5 to C7 and 4 Lumbar bulging discs or an Autoimmune disease. I'm currently seeing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
To The Forgotten Joints of RA.......Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a confusing disease and most people don’t know much about the illness beyond a half-idea of what they think arthritis is. It usually involves deformed hands...Reactions0reactionsComments32 comments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in the lower leg but can also develop in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but can occur in other parts of the body...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
