The Handicapped Spot & Blue Fever...With the holiday season coming up, and shopping-a-plenty on everyone’s list, I think it’s a perfect time to revisit one of the most controversial 135 square feet in all of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Are you happy with your treatment plan or still searching for the right one?...Are other RA people happy with their medication cocktail, still searching or rely on pain meds? I have been in treatment for RA for 6 years. I continue to work...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Complaining Allowed?..."Do you endure pain in public because you worry that people might think you complain too much?" This was a question that was asked of people with RA by Creaky...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
160 Down, 20 to Go...Ever meet someone that you know, who looks at you once, twice then three times before they say hello? I had that situation at ACR in October. I have known...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Ingrid's Story...Hello! My name is Ingrid. I am a 25 year old who’s a senior at a University (paying my way through college, it’s tough). I was diagnosed with RA in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Does anyone else have synovitis but no diagnosis?...Hiya I understand that you cant give medical advice but just looking to see if anyone in same boat ? All my bloods are normal, got mri on feet but...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What helps with ankle and foot pain?...Hi everyone I was just diagnosed in July with RA and I'm having a hard time getting it under control. What else helps with ankle and foot pain when your...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What was your experience with Humira like?...I have had RA for about eight years. I have tried Sulfasalaizine (did not help), Methotrexate (helped but caused pneumonitis so I had to discontinue) and am now on Humira...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What tips do you have for managing stress over the holiday season?...The holidays can be a stressful time, especially when managing life with RA. Share any helpful tips for managing holiday stress with fellow community members to support them during the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Compassion Versus Pity and RA...I think that most people dislike the feeling of pity yet instinctively respond to compassion. Why is that? They both come from a place of expressing sorrow for another human...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
My Activity Hangover...So, I am still recovering from what I consider an “activity hangover”. By that, I mean that place of insane fatigue, body aches, brain fog, and joint pain. All, as...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Will I have to quit my biologic medication prior to surgery?...Hello, Is it necessary to quit biologic medication prior to surgery? I am wondering if anyone has any experience with stopping the treatment and postoperative pain. Thank you kindly, Jana...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Thankful for Aging...As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to reflect on an unusual part of life for which I am thankful: aging. They fear their mortality. They hate the changes that aging may...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Training for a big event...Is there anyone else out there who is doing well with meds and exercise? I'm very grateful to be in "remission" now for 5 years (after 25 long painful years...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesExercise
Silence...As I write this, it is 5:45 AM. I am up early with a pulsing backache. I did not sleep long, and I already sense a nap will be in...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Every Step I Take...Many people walk through the world without thought. They may notice a crack in the sidewalk or a large root in a trail, but they aren’t consciously aware of how...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How to Know When to Change Medications...It’s a tricky art to figure out when to change medications for rheumatoid arthritis. To be honest, I have probably leaned too conservatively toward not changing quickly enough when a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A (Travel) Dream Deferred, Part 1..."To travel is to live." --Hans Christian Andersen Last winter I was determined to take a big trip back to Europe to visit friends and places I've been greatly missing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does anyone else experience side effects from Simponi?...I recently began the medication of simponi. Since I began this treatment I have been incredibly restless, anxious and nervous. Has anyone else experienced these same symptoms?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Wobble Bobble...We recently adopted a scary-smart dog. She picks up on the subtlest of cues and knows what’s what. She doesn’t stay distracted for long, so we bought her some puzzle...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
