Training for a big event...Is there anyone else out there who is doing well with meds and exercise? I'm very grateful to be in "remission" now...reactions3repliesExercise
Silence...As I write this, it is 5:45 AM. I am up early with a pulsing backache. I did not sleep long, and...reactions5comments
Every Step I Take...Many people walk through the world without thought. They may notice a crack in the sidewalk or a large root in a...reactions6comments
A (Travel) Dream Deferred, Part 1..."To travel is to live." --Hans Christian Andersen Last winter I was determined to take a big trip back to Europe to...reactionscomments
Does anyone else experience side effects from Simponi?...I recently began the medication of simponi. Since I began this treatment I have been incredibly restless, anxious and nervous. Has anyone...reactions1reply
Wobble Bobble...We recently adopted a scary-smart dog. She picks up on the subtlest of cues and knows what’s what. She doesn’t stay distracted...reactions14comments
Practical question:...A big problem for me is that with my ongoing lack of strength and flexibility I’m having trouble cleaning my home. Right...reactions7replies
The Cheese (Ch)Eater...I love cheese. I love it so much. And I can taste it right now as I write this: a rich and...reactions7comments
How can I afford my medication?...I have been struggling with RA for about two years now. I have tried Plaquenil (which I still take), methotrexate pills and...reactions14replies
Is it common to take all four medications at once?...Is it common to be on all 4 medications at once I am taking embril methotrexate plaquenil and steroids I am continued...reactions2replies
RAlationships...Being in a relationship is hard. Anyone who says they have it easy is either lying, or – well, nothing. Lying, that’s...reactions4comments
So Long, Sandals...I practically live in my red, double strap Birkenstock sandals. I slide them on as soon as it's warm and dry enough...reactions7comments
Has anyone tried Dr. Gundry's Total Restore supplement for leaky gut?...Does anyone have leaky gut and have tried Dr. Gundry's Total Restore supplement?...reactions1reply
Things That Fall Apart Can Be Sutured Back Together...The body is the site of untold stories. As a 21-year-old college senior who has only recently been diagnosed with RA, I...reactions4comments
That RA Business, Aunty, Is No Joke...I’ve been following RheumatoidArthritis.net for over a year now. It’s interesting to me how many times the same threads come up. I...reactions25comments
Beware the Pharmacy Benefits Manager...It’s been a long haul. Last year around this time I realized my current medication wasn’t working as well, that it’s effects...reactions12comments
Shelbie Atwater...Shelbie was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Hi, my name is Shelbie and I was just recently diagnosed with RA. I am...
When Do I Talk? What Do I Tell?...Having a lifelong illness comes with a ton of unique trials and tribulations. There are things that we experience that most people...reactions2comments
Mary Sophia Hawks...Mary Sophia has been a registered nurse for 32 years in a variety of jobs. She began noticing stiffness and pain in...
Fear of losing insurance (income-based medicaid) if I work...I was diagnosed with RA a few years ago and have finally started biologics over the past year (after trying other, less...reactions2replies
