Pain...Dealing with pain can be exhausting and contribute to fatigue, a common complaint among people with RA.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
Getting a diagnosis took me ten years...Whenever I would complain to my Drs. about the chronic pain, fatigue and depression, they prescribed anti-depressants and said I should consider losing... By sue20fan1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Self-Doubt?...Too little doubt in how the disease affects me, and I can overextend myself, bringing stress or fatigue that can worsen the illness.... By Michael Booth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Homebody...However, I don’t contact them to make plans until the day before, worried that the plans might be derailed by a spike in my level of pain or fatigue.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Right from the RA trenches...What happens when your pain from rheumatoid disease gets too big to handle? What can you do when your go-to tools, such as heat/ice; distraction; meditation; CBT; gentle exercise; various... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Hate RA and OA...Fatigue was an issue. My hands, back and knees, well everywhere, hurt so it was a trip to the doctors. Blood tests were done.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA POSITIVE, rest of blood work normal, no diagnosis...Lots of fatigue involved too. I tested RA factor positive with first test given by my physician. He referred me to rheumatologist.... By yoretheresa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
minocycline...I had been having recurrent joint , muscle pain and fatigue. After a strongly positive CCP and moderately elevated ana (1:325?)....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesNewly Diagnosed
How To Talk To Your Partner About Sex...And if you are dealing with fatigue it can be really tough to find energy to do anything in bed other than sleep.... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How RA and Chronic Illness Make Us More Empathetic...Fatigue, pain, swelling, exhaustion, medication side effects – and that’s just the physical effects!... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
How Are Other People Managing Sleep Problems with RA?...Sleep apnea can also severely hamper quality of sleep, contributing to increased tiredness during the day and general feeling of fatigue."... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RA with Cortisol and Prolactin deficiency’s...For over a year I have had complained to my PCP about extreme fatigue.... By wendyhill1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Now You See It, Now You Don't: The Invisible Nature of RA...I take a deep breathe and say, “ I really do want to but the level of fatigue I'm experiencing right now is so bad that if I don't... By Kathryn Elton, OTR5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Journey...Fatigue is the worst part of it. I try to stay active, even when off of work, but walking much is too difficult.... By darene1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Other Health Conditions Experienced Alongside Lupus...The most common misdiagnoses were fibromyalgia, rashes (or other skin conditions), rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
not official but lab results are...Extreme fatigue and shortness of breath. Rheumatology next week....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Community Perspectives: Strange and Unexplained Symptoms...Both cause fatigue. But lately, I’ve just been dragging, forced to take 2 or more naps a day and unable to shop, cook, or clean."... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is AFib?...may be asked about symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, a faster than normal heart rate, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, sweating, and fatigue... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Forums Roundup: Treatment Side Effects, Work, and Exercise With RA...RHall: "Whether due to RA symptoms like pain and fatigue, circumstances like an unreliable schedule, or dealing with bosses who just didn't understand... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
In America: What's That?...For some, the intensity of RA symptoms like pain or fatigue can vary by the hour; each day is different.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments