Moving On from the RA Slowdown...RA has slowed me down. I’ve talked about it and know that to be true. But, I’m a perfectionist, someone who micromanages their life to a microscopic level, furiously and...reactions3comments
Life In Fits & Starts...Having a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis does something that even those who suffer from it may not realize – it slows everything down while at the same time speeding...reactions6comments
My Past and My Diagnosis...I have spent the first half of my life fighting anyone and anything that told me I couldn’t do something, and the last half trying to convince anyone and everyone...reactions2comments
Turn. Turn. Turn....The seasons come and the seasons go, that’s pretty much as inevitable as reality show slap fights and people clamoring for the new iPhone. Unfortunately, what also comes with that...reactions16comments
Tennis with Arthritis and its challenges....What are the hardest parts of playing tennis with RA? Read that's is good and bad, manageable and painful if anyone plays with their RA it would be extremely beneficial...reactionsrepliesExercise
Sarah Hackley...Sarah was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Though most known for her work as a patient advocate spreading awareness of life with chronic migraine, Sarah Hackley found a home in...
Flare Scares...The role that fear plays as it pertains to our RA is an important concept to keep in mind as we manage this chronic disease. Fear is not just an...reactions7comments
RA and Depression...I’ve had depression since I was 14. It’s something that has colored every aspect of my life and how I perceive the world around me. So has RA, even though...reactions6comments
Arthritis Devices and Helpful Supplements...When you want to do dressing, zipper pulls and buttoning aids can help you fasten clothing or you can also choose to wear clothing with Velcro fasteners, if available that...reactionsrepliesTreatment
Is there a safe and "quality" supplement for adrenal support?...I've been on steroids for 13 years (low dose). My goal is to get off of them COMPLETELY. I am looking for advice as far as a natural safe supplement...reactions2replies
The Fear and Loathing of Pain...I officially had pain medication (morphine) put into my pump along with the muscle relaxer baclofen and then I was so ill for the last week not even being able...reactions5comments
I Love My Body: A New Mantra...I can’t claim I’ve always embraced self-love, especially where my body is concerned. I was in first grade when my body first indicated this was going to be a complicated...reactions5comments
Chronic Inflammation, Dopamine, & Motivation...A friend of mine posted an article on her Facebook page recently that I thought was interesting: "Chronic Inflammation Removes Motivation by Reducing Dopamine in the Brain." A study done by...reactions28comments
My Biologic Has Failed...Since being diagnosed in 2017, I have tried all of the usual RA/RD treatments. We started with MTX (oral route), then went to triple therapy, then moved my MTX from...reactions3comments
I Hope It's a Flare...I’m a pretty outspoken person, but there is a list of things I never expected I’d say. “I hope it’s a flare,” is certainly close to the top of the...reactions1comment
Rinvoq (upadacitinib)...Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is used to treat certain adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Before starting Rinvoq, users must have tried at least 1 tumor necrosis factor (TNF)...
No, Me and RA Are Not Friends...At the age of 19, this RA came into my life silently. The girl who liked to walk started to get tired easily after walking a few hundred meters. Wow...reactions15comments
Preparing for a Doctor's Appointment...I have another doctors appointment today, but today it’s with a new rheumatologist. The anxiety of having to explain it all in 20 minutes or less gets me to the...reactions1comment
Does anyone else have cervical neck pain and swelling?...Does anyone here have RA in their neck?...reactions10replies
Is Ankle Sprain Can Be Cured Naturally?...Lately, I have been met with an accident where one of my ankles get sprain. How to treat Inverted Ankle Sprain:- https://howtocure.com/cure-inverted-ankle-sprain/...reactions3replies
