Kathy's Tale...Hello everybody. My Dr diagnosed RA about a month ago. I never realised how painful it could be. I've suffered osteo for years and also I am diabetic type 1...reactions3comments
Steroids are the devil! (For me)...I'm 45, was diagnosed (finally) 3 years ago. It's difficult to have good days. I've taken 5 different meds for the R.A. so far. The most relief I've gotten was...reactions3comments
What can I expect from injections?...Hello, I have just been told that I will be having injections of Humira. I will be stopping the Plaquenil, leflunamide, & methotrexate. What can I expect from this new...reactions5replies
Not Cured Yet...The first blood test result after starting my new medication, I actually didn’t believe it. I thought there was an error at the blood lab. But after a second test...reactions10comments
Treating RA During the "Opioid Crisis"...I’ve had rheumatoid disease (arthritis) for more than 30 years, and I’m very interested in how the “opioid crisis” affects patients like myself. So, I’ve been reading articles in rheumatology...reactions4comments
Swimming is the best!...Of all the exercises that I do, swimming is the best. I now only swim laps, but more importantly do my entire workout in the pool! I jog, I do...reactions5repliesExercise
Pain is Relative...We’re all familiar with that common and oh-so-subjective medical tool, the pain rating scale. “On a scale of 1 to 10, where do you rate your pain?” is a common...reactions6comments
Has anyone used Buprenorphine?...My gp and I recently discussed my need for pain management specifically in my sacrum. I asked him about transdermal patch and this was his offering. He explained that at...reactions3replies
The Value of RA Related Pre-Pain Clues...At first thought, it may seem strange to discuss pre-pain as a concept but I believe it is a distinctive part of RA and one worth tuning in to. It...reactions16comments
Brain Fog and RA – What Do Researchers Know?...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition, and most of us living with RA know from personal experience how inflammation can impact our joints! But how else might that...reactions7comments
“How Are You Today?” and Other Hard Questions...Each time I encounter another person I face a choice: should I pretend to be the person I think I’m supposed to be or should I be authentic? Whenever we...reactions14comments
My RA Journey. Feeling Depressed....Hello everyone. I was diagnosed at age 54. This disease reared its ugly head one morning. I was awakened with this fiery pain in my wrists and hands. Multiple trips...reactions6comments
Goodbye (and Good Riddance!) 2018: Part 2...Part 2 of "Goodbye (and Good Riddance!) 2018" After suffering from painful whiplash from a car accident, an excruciating throat infection, and bizarre back spasms that landed me in the...reactions2comments
My History of RA...Autoimmune Disease is a family-affair - it includes me (RA), two daughters (one RA & one Fibromyalgia) & my son (Alopecia). 38-yrs ago, at age 36, I used to run...reactions1comment
1st 6 months of RA and new blood tests, confused?...I have been on plaquenil for 6 months and I did my blood work this week for my 6 month check up with the rheumy tomorrow. Trying to figure out...reactions1replyTreatment
Practicing Patience...I’m guilty of not always being a patient person. But I cover it up well! I was recently surprised when a friend commented on how patient I am (with my...reactions2comments
On Being an Optimist...I am, and at the age of 64, will likely remain, an optimist by nature. I have always lived with the outlook that there is a positive side to nearly...reactionscomments
There's Always Evidence...I speak about my seronegative Rheumatoid Disease often because it irritates me. I am a scientist so it does bother me! I strongly believe there is a reason for everything...reactions11comments
Is It RA or Not and Does It Matter?...How to differentiate between RA and non-RAsymptoms, which are perhaps, just as important....reactions1comment
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