TK Sellman...TK was previously a health leader on RheumatoidArthritis.net. TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed...
Newbie looking for treatment insights...After a long year of stress, I developed severe GI issues, autoimmune thyroid disease, and eventually developed such bad joint pain in...reactions1replyTreatment
David Advent...David Advent is a recent graduate of the Florida State University, where he majored in English Literature and International Affairs. Originally from...
Seven Ways to Improve Injections...Many RA medications come in the form of self-injectables. Over the last 18 years I have heard many people complain that they cannot...reactions5comments
Feeling Good When I Don’t Feel Good...Life with JRA has meant that for the majority of my life I haven’t felt good in one way or another. The...reactions3comments
Questions for the Newly Diagnosed...A rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis can be a lot to process. Yes, you're finally relieved to know what was causing all those...reactionscomments
Not RA?...So, I have been trying to figure out why I hurt so much. I don't do pharma drugs well. I have seen...reactions1comment
How to Treat Your Eyes with Kindness...In this video, I discuss some strategies for easing the discomfort that RA often causes to our eyes....reactions1comment
The Harassment Plan...After years of painful experiences and even more painful delays, I’ve learned then when I deal with my health insurance and/or my...reactions8comments
Flares while on Biologics?...I’m wondering if a significant flare while on Remicade typically means it’s time to change again, or if it’s possible that it...reactions4replies
Manage Your Work Wisely If You Are Suffering From Arthritis...Today, we come across a lot many people who are constantly battling with health problems like arthritis, migraine, high blood pressure, diabetes...reactions3replies
Do I really have RA?...I was diagnosed 2 yrs ago, Seronegative RA. I was put on Plaquenil. I'm not sure it does anything for me but...reactions10comments
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