The Cheese (Ch)Eater...I love cheese. I love it so much. And I can taste it right now as I write this: a rich and delicious soft saltiness, melting in my mouth. Of...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How can I afford my medication?...I have been struggling with RA for about two years now. I have tried Plaquenil (which I still take), methotrexate pills and injections (which I saw no improvement with), and...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Is it common to take all four medications at once?...Is it common to be on all 4 medications at once I am taking embril methotrexate plaquenil and steroids I am continued to have flares missing a lot of work...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
RAlationships...Being in a relationship is hard. Anyone who says they have it easy is either lying, or – well, nothing. Lying, that’s it. Laying your soul bare for someone is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
So Long, Sandals...I practically live in my red, double strap Birkenstock sandals. I slide them on as soon as it's warm and dry enough in the spring and wear them as much...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Has anyone tried Dr. Gundry's Total Restore supplement for leaky gut?...Does anyone have leaky gut and have tried Dr. Gundry's Total Restore supplement?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Things That Fall Apart Can Be Sutured Back Together...The body is the site of untold stories. As a 21-year-old college senior who has only recently been diagnosed with RA, I am struggling to flesh and shake out the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
That RA Business, Aunty, Is No Joke...I’ve been following RheumatoidArthritis.net for over a year now. It’s interesting to me how many times the same threads come up. I realize that, while my path is unique, our...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Beware the Pharmacy Benefits Manager...It’s been a long haul. Last year around this time I realized my current medication wasn’t working as well, that it’s effects were fading. So in December, I made the...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Shelbie Atwater...Shelbie was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Hi, my name is Shelbie and I was just recently diagnosed with RA. I am still learning about my diagnosis and what it...
When Do I Talk? What Do I Tell?...Having a lifelong illness comes with a ton of unique trials and tribulations. There are things that we experience that most people will never understand – couldn’t understand – without...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Mary Sophia Hawks...Mary Sophia has been a registered nurse for 32 years in a variety of jobs. She began noticing stiffness and pain in her late 20’s. She attributed it to her...
Fear of losing insurance (income-based medicaid) if I work...I was diagnosed with RA a few years ago and have finally started biologics over the past year (after trying other, less effective meds first). I started on Enbrel and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Medications...As an addendum to the article I wrote, "Are your doctors in the loop?", I want to share another experience and suggest a way to avoid indiscriminate prescribing of meds...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
There is a Light, Don't Let it Go Out...Music has always been an important part of my life. From as early as age 4-5, I remember my mom playing the radio all the time: in the house, in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Has anyone tried water fasting?...Hi everyone, Has anyone tried a 24 hour or 48 hour water fast for RA? I have been listening to Dr. Rhonda Patrick from the Joe Rogan Podcast and she...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
RA symptoms and side effects...So, I am 49, i was diagnosed int 2009 with RA, but believe i have had it since childhood. This month has been especially trying as i have been hospitalized...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSymptoms
Does anyone have a spinal stimulator?...My surgeon recommends it due to failed back surgeries and chronic pain....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Does anyone deal with asymmetrical knuckle pain?...I can’t find anyone with the same experience as me. First, I have my first Rheumatologist appointment in 2 weeks. I’ve dealt with hand weakness and occasional morning stiffness for...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
