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
Rinvoq (upadacitinib)...Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is used to treat certain adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Before starting Rinvoq, users must have...
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...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...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
Does anyone have nail problems?...Severe nail peeling. Multiple layers at a time. On Infusion Remicade, Prednisone, Methotrexate and Hydroqulequin (sp?). You would think with all those...reactions4replies
End date...Editorial note: Trigger warning - This story discusses physician-assisted suicide and suicidal ideation. This is a tale of reality and honesty There...reactions6comments
