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
Glo's story...In 2017 I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica, then with RA and Osteoarthritis plus diabetes. This year I developed Giant Cell Arteritis...reactions7comments
Does anyone else have chronic light-headedness?...MTX and chronic light headedness I have had my ears checked and even had an MRI to rule out any other problems...reactions6replies
Imagination Station...You know how sometimes someone’s stomach hurts after a meal. The more you think about it the more certain you become that...reactions4comments
Fight Club...I’ve come to realize that my life is fight club. And I’m about to break the first (and second) rules by talking...reactions2comments
Gluten and RF...Hi, all, I do not have a confirmed diagnosis yet, but my RF level is slightly elevated (3x) and I do have...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
The "In-between" time...I was recently diagnosed (after nearly 15 years) with juvenile arthritis. I started enbrel last week, and am on an anti-inflammatory med...reactions2repliesTreatment
Does medication work?...I'm waiting for confirmation of RA but wondering if medication actually works to eliminate pain? My wrists and fingers are the worse...reactions3replies
Daniel P. Malito...Daniel P. Malito has been writing about this absurd disabled life he lives for over ten years now. It all started wen...
Concerned about mum...Hi all, im new here but looking for some words of wisdom. My mum has has pain/swelling in her wrists, fingers, joints...reactions3repliesCaregiving
Questions about possible RA...So I'm not sure where I should begin. Back in 2013 I began having some unusal symptoms. I began experiencing numbness in...reactions5repliesSymptoms
