27, Pregnant, and Diagnosed with RA...I was diagnosed with RA at the age of 27. I then found out I was pregnant two weeks later. My RA...reactions1comment
Love Conquers All...Hi, my name is Bridget. I'm 43 yrs old. I have a beautiful daughter who is 2 yrs old for whom I...reactions1comment
One Spouse's View...I myself do not have RA, but my wonderful wife does. I had heard of RA for many years and knew some...reactions2comments
The Words We Use...What’s your first thought when someone tells you they’re sick? What if they say they’re chronically ill? I ask this because describing...reactions6comments
What's up Doc?...Among the many ongoing decisions associated with wisely managing Rheumatoid Arthritis, arguably the most crucial one is who to turn to for...reactionscomments
Lucky me!...I'm one of the lucky ones with this disease. I wasn't diagnosed till I was 42 which means I had 42 years...reactions12comments
Pace yourself!...Despite this being a wonderful, joy filled time of year it often brings with it demands that can overwhelm those of us...reactions3comments
Can't Keep It I Don't Give In Away...Hello, I am Diane. I was diagnosed with RA 20 years ago. Little did I know then the battles I would fight;...reactions1comment
The Hows and Whys...I’m a regular user of Twitter--I love being able to talk to other people who share my interests or, in particular, people...reactions2comments
When I Get That Feeling I Want... Arthritis Healing...The stage was set for a romantic evening. The kids were spending the night at grandma’s. The house was blissfully empty and...reactions6comments
Finding the right balance...One of the many challenges we face as we move through the years managing a chronic disease like RA, is finding the...reactions1comment
Mommy, My Knee Hurts...Growing up, I learned early on that some families are plagued with health problems. When I was five years old my sister...reactions2comments
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...If you – or someone you love – live with a chronic illness, you may eventually need to take time off from...reactions2comments
I felt defeated but I know this setback will help me in the end...My RA recently took a turn for the worse in my knee, but I am still fine. The only real impact is...reactions3comments
RA and my Religion...If you would have asked just three short years ago if my RA got in the way of me practicing my religion...reactions1comment
I Know I'm Young...I was originally diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 12 years old. Approximately 9 years later, I was diagnosed with RA. When...reactions1comment
Walt's story, my successful battle with rheumatoid arthritis!...Hi I'm Walt Merrill. Do you suffer from horrible arthritis joint pain? Me too! I've suffered with my autoimmune disease for 10+...reactions2comments
Smashing Barriers...When I graduated from college, I got a job in Washington, DC, and moved there with a friend. We took a day...reactionscomments
Finally the Right Mix?...After having the same rheumatologist for an entire decade, I switched doctors a little over a year ago. It was a bit...reactions2comments
Frank and Stephanie...Blown away! Living relatively a normal life until June 16 2015, husband 70, wife 65, we did our best to stay in...reactions1comment
