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...reactions1comment
Co-workers...Humph....!...I made it to work today! Which in itself is a major accomplishment. I can't stand work...well not the actual job and...reactions4comments
Is anyone here taking hydroxychloroquine?...Has anyone taking Hydroxychloroquine for their RA? I just got diagnosed and have been taking for a few weeks....reactions16replies
Be Ready to Argue...I’m very happy that it’s been more than six years since I was in a hospital facility. I had forgotten how I...reactions16comments
The Waking Nightmare of RA...Last night I had a nightmare. In my dream, I felt a strange sensation in my right wrist, and looked down to...reactions17comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...
Flare Scares...The role that fear plays as it pertains to our RA is an important concept to keep in mind as we manage...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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,”...reactions1comment
