Down a Diagnosis Rabbit Hole...I had what looked like a first flare up on both hands in June. I thought it might be RA as I...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
How to Explain Your RA Fatigue...Fatigue. It seems like we talk about fatigue all the time. Every month is a new article or post about fatigue. We’ve...reactions13comments
Beginning, Middle, and Moving Forward: A Personal Journey...I was in the USAF and kept getting migraine headaches; my neck hurt every time I moved it. The military said, "You...reactions1comment
Jean...I was diagnosed with RA several years ago. I take an infusion for the RA every two months. At first I was...reactions3replies
Sandy's Story: JRA Since 1958...I started having joint pain at age four in my left hand and both feet. I have been living with JRA for...reactions2comments
Jen's RA Story...I was diagnosed shortly after a liver transplant. The transplant limits the treatment options that I have. I am not allowed to...reactions12comments
Carrying On with RA...I'm a 64 year old male that was diagnosed 15 years ago with RA. I'm a self employed as a field mechanic...reactions2comments
Adrienne aching legs...I have aching in my legs everyday 😭 plus inflammation. I take of course meds but this doesn't help....reactions8repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceVenting
Finding Balance At Work With RA...Hello, my name is Ruby. At 34-years old I was diagnosed with primary Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and CPS. It took a...reactions2comments
Energy Conservation: Learning to Prioritize Physical Activities With RA...I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the fall of 2016 at age 30, although in retrospect, I’d likely been dealing...reactions12comments
Severe side effect of biological treatment...I have RA for more than 20 years and thyroid too. Although it is yet not at an advanced stage, I am...reactions5replies
RA Flares...Since the beginning of the year I’ve been having flares. Sometimes I can barely walk. I’m on Xeljanz for many years,and now...reactions2repliesFlares & Flare Management
I am experiencing digestive issues ...I don't consume sugar or gluten but recently have had more digestive issues than usual. This comes at a time when I...reactions7replies
Sharing Chronic Illness Stories...Sharing your story when you have a chronic illness with people who have similar experiences is a wonderful experience — in the...reactions31comments
How do I make it to my brother’s funeral 3 hrs away while also caring for husband w/Parkinson’s?...reactions1reply
Have You Experienced This Sort of Pain?...Working at night, I was trying to sleep today and both knees were swollen and very painful. Pain turning in bed Pain...reactions12repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Unwanted Pity...How to deal with sympathetic on lookers when having mobility issues. Is it normal to feel "mad"?...reactions70replies
Should I make lifestyle changes...I'm a 63-year-old retiree diagnosed with RA about five years ago. I've tried various medications, with Humira initially helping but eventually becoming...reactions2replies
Devices for RA...Hey everyone! What kind of gadgets or tools you use to help with your RA symptoms. It can be anything that makes...reactions149repliesAssistive DevicesFlares & Flare ManagementCoping
