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
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
