Do I have RA or don’t I?...I’ll try to make this short. This is my fourth Rheumatologist I visited this week. The first 3 absolutely confirmed a definitive...reactions2comments
Leaning into the Little Things...I’d love to win the lottery, or have a rich uncle I never knew about give me a million dollars, or a...reactions5comments
The Birks Are Back!...Spring is here, Summer is just around the corner, and in many ways this means FREEDOM! Freedom from heavy coats and jackets...reactions29comments
I'm winning the fight and here is how!...I was diagnosed with RA at 21 years old. It wasn't too terrible for the first 10 years, just joint pain, stiffness...reactions7comments
RA Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...Editor's note: In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Phrases in...reactions21comments
The Sleep Machine...I was recently diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea after having a sleep study test. This condition means that my airway closes...reactions11comments
Does this sound like RA?...Both wrists and all finger painful and burning pain intermittently up both forearms... started and progressed since early March. Rheumatologist said it...reactions4replies
A Fascinating Analogy...Not long ago I was having a conversation with a friend who is the mother of two teenagers, and as she shared...reactions2comments
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...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...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...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...reactions7repliesSymptoms
Fibromyalgia...Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition involving pain and tenderness at points throughout the body. The term fibromyalgia comes from the Latin word...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions34comments
