Where It Doesn’t Hurt...In recent months I’ve been meditating, and this practice has helped me shift my brain’s focus from the pain in my body. As I’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease...reactions8comments
RA affecting the heart...I've been diagnosed with RA for 6yrs now . While it at first slowly progressed , it suddenly progressed fast. Even my RA doc shocked how it progressed. Not only...reactions7comments
Has anyone tried CBD oil?...All right. Has anyone tried sublingual CBD oil from Hemp for pain relief. What brand are you using....reactions3replies
Awaiting First appointments with Rheumatologist...Hi! I haven’t been diagnosed yet but my family doctor is sending me to a rheumatologist. I have been having joint pain but no swelling or redness that I have...reactionsrepliesNewly Diagnosed
Does anyone take Zogenix?...Or any other pain relief with hydromorphen? OxyContin does not help me at all. My liver enzymes are radically elevated again. A year or so ago they did the same...reactions2replies
I am still battling......I have been battling Rheumatoid Arthritis for 25 years now. I turned 50 this year and that is when I realized...this disease has ravaged my body for 1/2 my life...reactions5comments
Sorry, I know this is a q and a forum, but I just want to thank the well trained and knowledgeable staff here, especially, Alesandra your help has possible saved......Sunday was a difficult night for me, my struggles all caught up with me, I've been diagnosed with ra for 11years, the last 2 have slowed me especially, I was...reactions10replies
What can I expect at my first rheumatology visit?...Just wondering what to expect on my first visit to rheumatologist. Primary physician diagnosed me today.. I have raynauds and honestly feeling a "little" overwhelmed.....reactions2replies
Does anyone else deal with skin rash?...Hi everyone! For about a year I have experienced recurring itchy hive like rashes on my arms, hips, back, and thighs. It usually starts out in one spot and slowly...reactions4replies
Fatigue-Inspired Blunders...One of the worst things about autoimmune illness is the lack of energy. It makes everything else worse, and it saps time like nothing else. Be that as it may...reactions12comments
Not Talking About the Pain...I know that every day I have pain. I know that the name for this state of being is called living with chronic pain. I know that my pain comes...reactions25comments
Recurring skin rash I think might be related to my RA...Hi everyone! For about a year I have experienced recurring itchy hive like rashes on my arms, hips, back, and thighs. It usually starts out in one spot and slowly...reactionsrepliesSymptoms
Citrate free Humira...Ok, I just took my first dose with the citrate free, smaller needle, less fluid injecting Humira-and boy was it a much better experience! There was literally NO PAIN! I...reactions2repliesTreatment
Paula Jayne White...Paula was previously a health leader on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Paula Jayne believes in the words of her idol RuPaul: "The key to navigating this life—don't take it too seriously. That's when...
How may I cope with the feeling of guilt?...How can I cope with guilt because of being unpredictable on a daily basis? I do honest need help on this area. Thank you. MGE...reactions5replies
What Happens if Obamacare is Struck Down: Part 1...President Trump is back with a vengeance, once again trying to repeal Obamacare a.k.a. the Affordable Care Act, (ACA) and all of the health care protections and provisions the act...reactions4comments
What Does 'Remission' Mean to Me?...The definition of remission is “a temporary or permanent decrease or subsidence of manifestations of a disease”. No symptoms? No need for meds? It sounds like something I’ll never achieve...reactions27comments
'Normal' ?...It is fascinating that people ask about what is a ‘normal’ day, week or life with Rheumatic Disease (RD)? This question led me to ask myself what is ‘normal’? According...reactions5comments
Turn and Face the Strange Ch-Ch-Changes...The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said "Change is the only constant in life". For Rheumatoid Disease sufferers, truer words may have never been spoken. Our symptoms, treatments, physical abilities, and so...reactions10comments
Guinea Pig...I need to start by saying I am incredibly grateful to have found a medication that is making a difference in my rheumatoid arthritis in the most substantial way I...reactions4comments
