Things Patients Want Rheumatologists to Know...I recently read an interesting article on Creaky Joints' website: "20 Things Arthritis Patients Wish Rheumatologists Knew." For the article, Creaky Joints asked...reactions6comments
Has anyone experienced excessive night sweats?...I'm 71 and until 6 months ago led a very active life, biking 20-30 miles a day. I came down with a...reactions2replies
Franki King...Franki was previously a health leader on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Franki, short for Francesca, was born in Los Angeles and diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis...
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...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...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, &...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
