Is there anyone that has applied for disability due to RD??...I can hardly use my right hand and arm most of the time,being right handed this is a problem. My last job...reactions3replies
Failing Expectations...It can’t be helped, but I’ve done a lot of failing expectations in my life with rheumatoid arthritis. While I’ve worked hard...reactions16comments
17 Long Years...I had the normal childhood health things growing up. Chicken pox, tonsillectomy, that kind of thing. I did end up with scoliosis...reactions9comments
Waking Up is Hard to Do...Open eyes? Check. Stare at the ceiling for five minutes? Check. Make sure pets are still alive? Triple check. Consider everything I...reactions61comments
Has anyone had any luck with hair loss treatments/solutions?...Since being diagnosed with RA, I have also been diagnosed with alopecia (genetic form). Since it's yet another autoimmune disease (I have...reactions23replies
Are Your Providers in the Loop?...Ever played the game "gossip?" Some people call it "telephone." The first person in a line makes a statement or phrase and...reactions8comments
What new hobbies can one take up with RA?...Hi Everyone, My mum retired last year and had been quite unwell recently, a possible side effect of her medication. It's been...reactions2replies
Do I have fibromyalgia or RA?...Fibromyalgia or RA? My diagnosis was "almost RA" based on high CRP and ANA but doctors are still unsure. My main symptom...reactions6replies
All of these? What should I mention to my dr on Friday?...Hi there. I'm hoping this board is active, I need some feedback. Female. Mid 40's. I have had various pains that I...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Are my posterior heel spurs related to my RA and inflammation in my feet?...Experience with posterior heel spurs Are these heel spurs related to the RA and inflammation in my feet? Looking for any suggestions...reactions1reply
Put on a Show...I’ve often said being young with Rheumatoid Arthritis presents some unique challenges and deciding to show my symptoms is a regular debate...reactions25comments
Hair changes?...I am 37 years old, all my life I have had curly hair, ringlets, that is until about 2 months ago. I...reactions2repliesSymptoms
What can I do if my urologist and rheumatologist don't agree on treatments?...My urologist says the methotrexate is what caused a chronic bladder infection that i have dealt with all summer. I was given...reactions5replies
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs...Hi, I saw in a recent article about what helps people with pain and someone mentioned Chinese herbs given to them by...reactions3replies
The Impact of RA on Quality of Life - Results From the 2018 RA In America Survey...RA comes with a slew of symptoms that impact the day-to-day of those who live with it. Fatigue, pain, stiffness, inflammation, and...reactions14comments
RA, PTSD & Me...The other day I read an interesting article that caught my attention, written by my friend Wren for RheumatoidArthritis.net: "The PTSD of...reactions7comments
This is my Story...Hi, so I am quite new to this site even though I was diagnosed with RA when I was 16 years old...reactions1comment
Questions & Uncertainty...Hey everyone, I am brand new here and to all of this. I have not been officially diagnosed with RA, but my...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
