Christina Hegarty PT, DPT...Christina is a doctor of physical therapy currently licensed and practicing in Mississippi. Christina is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she was born and raised. She obtained...
Go Enjoy Your Life..."Go enjoy your life. Really. I mean that seriously. Go enjoy it, 'cause there are people fighting like hell for it." --Claire Wineland I saw this quote posted on Instagram...reactions1comment
Rheumatoid Nodule Surgery Stories - Please Share...Hi all, I've had RA for about 15 years now. Primarily in my feet. I'm just about in remission with all the rest of my joints, except for this ...reactionsrepliesTreatment
Secondary Impacts...Usually, RA is our biggest health issue but not always. In my case I have three of these autoimmune conditions and it seems what might be good for one is...reactions2comments
RA Snapshot: End of a Workday...With relief, I finally make it to the end of my workday. All day long I have tried to focus on the task at hand, rather than the pain, and...reactions8comments
I Need a Hug!..."I don't need therapy, I need a hug." I saw this quote posted on Instagram recently and quickly saved it to my phone and thought, Yes, this is good! It's true! It...reactions2comments
Are These Test Results a Mistake?...A couple weeks after starting a new biologic medication this fall I went to get my blood tested. I doubted anything would show up because it hadn’t been that long...reactions4comments
Assume the Best, Plan for the Worst...Since my recent retirement from my full-time job of 24 years, there is a natural progression for me to “take stock” if you will of what lies ahead, my new...reactions2comments
My Journey with RA...53 yr old female diagnosed yrs ago with nodules 15 surgeries and a long list of other treatments. Watched my mom die of complications from ra. I currently take plaueqinil...reactions5comments
Fear of Fear of Missing Out (FOFOMO)...When you have a disease like RA, the “bad days” bring a lurking fear of missing out, like that guy at the bar no one really knew who jumped into...reactions8comments
Greg's Story of 23 years...Hello - new to the group. I was diagnosed with RA in 1995 when on a very stressful I.T. project at work. Started in my toes, feet and fingers. Was...reactions2comments
The Things You Cannot See...Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) are called “invisible disabilities” because most people who have them do not have highly visible signs of the disease. Some people with advanced...reactions16comments
Dr. Who's On First...“Doctor. Doctor. Doctor. Doctor.” Anyone who has tried to get anything done after years of RA (or any other autoimmune illness) knows the doctor shuffle. Just like the video, many...reactionscomments
All Natural...In the last couple of months, my RA has become more symptomatic, especially in the hands. I was able to lower the Prednisone 1mg after many failed attempts the last...reactions11comments
Is it worth taking meds if my RA symptoms are mild?...Mild RA symptoms for 4 years, worth taking meds? I have been fortunate to have had very mild RA symptoms for 4 years. I'm now 47 years old. I only...reactions4replies
How can I get treatment with no medical insurance?...I am in Oklahoma and I have no medical insurance. I need treatment. Any suggestions?...reactions1reply
Oh, My Aching Teeth...It would not be an exaggeration to say that my dental woes are on par with my RA issues. Now, how much one impacts the other is an age-old question. Honestly, I...reactions22comments
I HATE Winter...When people meet me, they quickly learn these basic facts. 1. I am married to Sheryl, 2. We have two sons who I adore, 3. We have three grandchildren that...reactions17comments
Cheryl’s story...Hello and thank you for accepting me to this group. I am a mom of two amazing adult, happily married kids and Nana to 4 grands, 9 months to 17...reactions5comments
RA Medicine Treatment Primer...For those who have only been recently diagnosed with RA, the treatment options can be overwhelming. There are Biologics, DMARDs, NSAIDs, steroids, and snozzwangers. Not the last one. They expect...reactionscomments
