Has anyone experienced excessive night sweats?...I'm 71 and until 6 months ago led a very active life, biking 20-30 miles a day. I came down with a virus and about two weeks after that started...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Franki King..."Franki, short for Francesca, was born in Los Angeles and diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 15. She first noticed the inflammation in her elbows at volleyball practice...
Kathy's Tale...Hello everybody. My Dr diagnosed RA about a month ago. I never realised how painful it could be. I've suffered osteo for years and also I am diabetic type 1...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Steroids are the devil! (For me)...I'm 45, was diagnosed (finally) 3 years ago. It's difficult to have good days. I've taken 5 different meds for the R.A. so far. The most relief I've gotten was...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What can I expect from injections?...Hello, I have just been told that I will be having injections of Humira. I will be stopping the Plaquenil, leflunamide, & methotrexate. What can I expect from this new...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Not Cured Yet...The first blood test result after starting my new medication, I actually didn’t believe it. I thought there was an error at the blood lab. But after a second test...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Treating RA During the "Opioid Crisis"...I’ve had rheumatoid disease (arthritis) for more than 30 years, and I’m very interested in how the “opioid crisis” affects patients like myself. So, I’ve been reading articles in rheumatology...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Swimming is the best!...Of all the exercises that I do, swimming is the best. I now only swim laps, but more importantly do my entire workout in the pool! I jog, I do...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesExercise
Pain is Relative...We’re all familiar with that common and oh-so-subjective medical tool, the pain rating scale. “On a scale of 1 to 10, where do you rate your pain?” is a common...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Has anyone used Buprenorphine?...My gp and I recently discussed my need for pain management specifically in my sacrum. I asked him about transdermal patch and this was his offering. He explained that at...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
The Value of RA Related Pre-Pain Clues...At first thought, it may seem strange to discuss pre-pain as a concept but I believe it is a distinctive part of RA and one worth tuning in to. It...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Brain Fog and RA – What Do Researchers Know?...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition, and most of us living with RA know from personal experience how inflammation can impact our joints! But how else might that...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
“How Are You Today?” and Other Hard Questions...Each time I encounter another person I face a choice: should I pretend to be the person I think I’m supposed to be or should I be authentic? Whenever we...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
My RA Journey. Feeling Depressed....Hello everyone. I was diagnosed at age 54. This disease reared its ugly head one morning. I was awakened with this fiery pain in my wrists and hands. Multiple trips...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Goodbye (and Good Riddance!) 2018: Part 2...Part 2 of "Goodbye (and Good Riddance!) 2018" After suffering from painful whiplash from a car accident, an excruciating throat infection, and bizarre back spasms that landed me in the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My History of RA...Autoimmune Disease is a family-affair - it includes me (RA), two daughters (one RA & one Fibromyalgia) & my son (Alopecia). 38-yrs ago, at age 36, I used to run...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
1st 6 months of RA and new blood tests, confused?...I have been on plaquenil for 6 months and I did my blood work this week for my 6 month check up with the rheumy tomorrow. Trying to figure out...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Practicing Patience...I’m guilty of not always being a patient person. But I cover it up well! I was recently surprised when a friend commented on how patient I am (with my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
On Being an Optimist...I am, and at the age of 64, will likely remain, an optimist by nature. I have always lived with the outlook that there is a positive side to nearly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
There's Always Evidence...I speak about my seronegative Rheumatoid Disease often because it irritates me. I am a scientist so it does bother me! I strongly believe there is a reason for everything...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
