Has anyone tried whey protein?...Has anyone tried whey protein or a similar product to help with muscle fatigue/loss/feeling weaker? I just feel that I'm getting weaker...reactions3replies
It Is Not Too Late...YOU ARE NOT TOO OLD AND IT IS NOT TOO LATE! These words of encouragement and empowerment are part of a meme...reactions2comments
Diagnosed at 3 years old with JRA...I have had Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis since the age of 3 - now I’m 55! When I was in my 30s, I...reactions4comments
Unexpected Help...I admit that I can get feeling cranky and down about things. Lately, I’ve battled the pharmacy benefits manager and been let...reactions6comments
Does anyone have advice in getting definitive answers?...I've been seeing a rheumatologist ( well his PA i haven't seen the physician yet) for three years still no answers. The...reactions7replies
The Good Life...I was recently asked to reflect on how I have managed to live with RA for over 20 years, while being a...reactions2comments
Is anyone else waiting on a diagnosis?...I went to a PA in February this year because of constant intense pain, fatigue, and depression. She suggested RA along with...reactions3replies
Two Years to a Diagnosis...Hello, I am new to this site and RA. Two years ago, I was an active assistant professor of nursing. As a...reactions4comments
How do you manage the day-to-day pain?...What to do with the pain.. I cant seem to get any relief, of course I have good and bad days but...reactions9replies
I Am Enough...Every once in a while I come across a string of words that rocks me to my core. A few months ago...reactions28comments
The Treatment Treadmill...When I was originally diagnosed with RA and began to consider, along with my care team, how to treat it, I had...reactions2comments
Does methotrexate have to build up in your system?...I have been on methotrexate for three weeks and do not feel a difference....reactions5replies
Does anyone have severe muscle pain during flares?...Just curious if anyone experiences muscle pain? Such as if your RA is flaring and your wrists are painful, do your forearms...reactions2replies
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...reactions84comments
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
