What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United...reactionscomments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their...reactionscomments
What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their...reactions4comments
Sleep, RA, and Acceptance...Out of all the problems I have experienced with RA thus far in my medical journey, this disease's effects on my sleep...reactions26comments
How can I treat my flare if my rheumatologist is out of the office?...I’m having a flare and my Rheumatologist is on vacation, the practice can’t fit me in for 10 days. What do I...reactions2replies
Need some relief while waiting for appointment. Any ideas?...Hello all. I was recently diagnosed with RA at the age of 40. My grandmother had it in a severe form. I...reactions1reply
Has anyone had a bad reaction on prednisone?...If any one had bad reaction to the injection but tried it in another form re infusion, pill or whatever and it...reactions5replies
Have you had these Rituxan side effects?...Have you ever experienced a heaviness feeling in your extremities like legs and arms after infusion? I started Rituxan in 2016 and...reactions4replies
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be Supportive...There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be...reactionscomments
Learning about My Disability...I’ve always considered myself lucky with my Rheumatoid Disease. My clinical symptoms don’t stop me from working, rock-climbing, and generally taking care...reactions16comments
The Elephant in My Rheum...Remission is that big idea that often hides like the elephant in the room when I talk to my doctors or other...reactions4comments
My Strange Hands...I know that my hands look different, but I am used to them. They are small and my fingers are short and...reactions22comments
Regular and Continuous Movement Prevents Flares...Nan discusses the importance of intentional and frequent movement throughout the day and how it can make a difference in preventing flares...reactions5comments
Has anyone twisted their ankle and still have swelling?...A couple months ago I was bravely (albeit stupidly), trying on an old pair of high heels that I keep around because...reactions2replies
The Sleep Test...As I had written earlier, one of my doctors was worried that I may have sleeping problems. To be honest, over the...reactions12comments
What Pain Wants...I'm currently reading a fantastic book about living with chronic pain, "Pain Woman Takes Your Keys, and Other Essays from a Nervous System"...reactions10comments
Seronegative and unsure about medication...Hello! I am new to this site, so my question my have been answered before and I apologize if this is the...reactionsreplies
When the Harassment Plan Doesn't Work...Kelly Mack recently wrote an article on her techniques to make sure prescriptions and other medical procedures run smoothly through her insurance...reactions6comments
Traveling with RA...I love to travel. I love exploring new places and new cultures. If you're also like me in that you have RA...reactions1comment
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...reactions8comments
