How can I get treatment with no medical insurance?...I am in Oklahoma and I have no medical insurance. I need treatment. Any suggestions?...reactions1reply
Oh, My Aching Teeth...It would not be an exaggeration to say that my dental woes are on par with my RA issues. Now, how much one...reactions22comments
I HATE Winter...When people meet me, they quickly learn these basic facts. 1. I am married to Sheryl, 2. We have two sons who...reactions17comments
Cheryl’s story...Hello and thank you for accepting me to this group. I am a mom of two amazing adult, happily married kids and...reactions5comments
RA Medicine Treatment Primer...For those who have only been recently diagnosed with RA, the treatment options can be overwhelming. There are Biologics, DMARDs, NSAIDs, steroids...reactionscomments
A (Travel) Dream Deferred, Part 2...The following is Part 2 of "A (Travel) Dream Deferred" In a previous article I wrote about how I fell in love...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed - AI Disease #3...Hello, hello, hello! Well, where to start? 62 yrs old, tiny female. Dx'd with celiac disease in 2011. I have dermatitis herpetiformis...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
How I'm trying cannabis for pain relief...It's been 2 1/2months since I received my medical marijuana card. I am utilizing this option for pain relief and have had...reactionsreplies
Planning Recovery Time...My husband, Richard, and I had just returned home after a day-long car trip and almost a week out of town when...reactionscomments
Painting your smile won't stop your pain...Since my rheumatoid arthritis, hashimotos, degenerative disc disease diagnosis 4 years ago I've been gradually becoming depressed. You see in my family...reactions3comments
Little Things Make A Big Difference...When you live with rheumatoid arthritis, in many ways your life shrinks. Opportunities come off the table, hobbies take a back seat...reactions12comments
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice About the Holidays...I know I’ve said it before but I’m going to say it again: I LOVE THE WINTER HOLIDAYS. I especially love baking...reactions3comments
Tips For Sharing Your Illness - Vol. 1...One of the biggest issues I hear from people who have RA is that others don’t seem to understand the disease. It...reactions1comment
Everyday Heroics...Isn’t it true that sometimes a person doing the right thing can really turn your day around? I certainly have felt this...reactions4comments
The Art of Stepping Down...The past few months have been a rough go. Living with rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) always includes uncertainty. This is an unpredictable...reactions12comments
What is amyloid protein and what is its role in JIA?...Hi. Today I went to the hospital to do my usual blood test and I notice that my doctor ordered a new...reactions2replies
Winter Wear and RA...In this video, contributor Nan Hart discusses meeting winter's challenges in comfort by choosing the right clothes....reactions2comments
A Strange Thing Happened at the Acupuncturist...About fifteen years ago I was really struggling with my JRA. I had run out of options medication-wise and my inflammation rates...reactions1comment
RA Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions2comments
Changing Lanes...I am recently retired from a full-time career I had for nearly 24 years. Why does that matter now and how does...reactions1comment
