Parenting with Chronic RA Fatigue...Being a parent is a tiring job, and often, life with a chronic illness often comes with fatigue. Both together can be a recipe for complete exhaustion and feelings of...reactionscomments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic Illness...Whether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong way to raise a child, new trends, latest...reactionscomments
Seven Tips for Parents with RA...Navigating life with a chronic condition can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix can make it feel like an impossible task at times. No matter where...reactions2comments
Is stiffness and swelling normally a symptom?...I have a lot of similar symptoms of RA but have no stiffness or swelling, do most normally experience swelling with the pain?...reactions7repliesSymptoms
Fibromyalgia...Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition involving pain and tenderness at points throughout the body. The term fibromyalgia comes from the Latin word “fibro” meaning “fibrous tissue” and the Greek words...
Diagnosis and diet...When I was first diagnosed with RA last year, first thing I thought of was drug after drug the rest of my life. So I joined a gym and changed...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
Preparing for the Season...The seasons are changing and warm weather is finally here after a brutal winter. RA flares can cause great discomfort when the seasons change. In this video, Nan discusses how...reactions2comments
Anyone find success with a DMARD that they discontinued then later resumed?...I’ve been receiving treatment for 6 months for RA. My rheumatologist wants to treat it aggressively which is fine by me. I started with Sulfasalazine and after 6 weeks started...reactions7repliesTreatment
Has anyone here had neck surgery?...I am 67 years old. I have had Sjogren's since 2006 and RA since 2017. I am about to have a cervical fusion done on 3 levels and also relieving...reactions3replies
RA Factor...Got new lab results from my new Rheumie last week. I was absolutely shocked that my RA factor was over 800. No wonder I feel so bad. Is anyone else's...reactionsreplies
Do my symptoms sound like RA?...So I'm trying to better understand if my symptoms are rooting from two herniated discs C5 to C7 and 4 Lumbar bulging discs or an Autoimmune disease. I'm currently seeing...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
To The Forgotten Joints of RA.......Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a confusing disease and most people don’t know much about the illness beyond a half-idea of what they think arthritis is. It usually involves deformed hands...reactions32comments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in the lower leg but can also develop in...reactionscomments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but can occur in other parts of the body...reactions3comments
What is AFib?...Atrial fibrillationa, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...reactionscomments
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the...reactionscomments
How to Improve Heart Health...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S...reactionscomments
How is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treated?...Deep Vein Thrombosis treatment is designed to be preventive, a way to manage serious or life-threatening risks. It is intended to prevent pulmonary embolism, reduce the chance of death, and...reactionscomments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and symptoms are important parts of a treatment plan...reactionscomments
Is AFib Genetic?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...reactionscomments
