Secondary Impacts...Usually, RA is our biggest health issue but not always. In my case I have three of these autoimmune conditions and it...reactions2comments
RA Snapshot: End of a Workday...With relief, I finally make it to the end of my workday. All day long I have tried to focus on the...reactions8comments
I Need a Hug!..."I don't need therapy, I need a hug." I saw this quote posted on Instagram recently and quickly saved it to my...reactions2comments
Are These Test Results a Mistake?...A couple weeks after starting a new biologic medication this fall I went to get my blood tested. I doubted anything would...reactions4comments
Assume the Best, Plan for the Worst...Since my recent retirement from my full-time job of 24 years, there is a natural progression for me to “take stock” if...reactions2comments
My Journey with RA...53 yr old female diagnosed yrs ago with nodules 15 surgeries and a long list of other treatments. Watched my mom die...reactions5comments
Fear of Fear of Missing Out (FOFOMO)...When you have a disease like RA, the “bad days” bring a lurking fear of missing out, like that guy at the...reactions8comments
Greg's Story of 23 years...Hello - new to the group. I was diagnosed with RA in 1995 when on a very stressful I.T. project at work...reactions2comments
The Things You Cannot See...Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) are called “invisible disabilities” because most people who have them do not have highly visible...reactions16comments
Dr. Who's On First...“Doctor. Doctor. Doctor. Doctor.” Anyone who has tried to get anything done after years of RA (or any other autoimmune illness) knows...reactionscomments
All Natural...In the last couple of months, my RA has become more symptomatic, especially in the hands. I was able to lower the...reactions11comments
Is it worth taking meds if my RA symptoms are mild?...Mild RA symptoms for 4 years, worth taking meds? I have been fortunate to have had very mild RA symptoms for 4...reactions4replies
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
