Single, childless and suffering with RA...In various support groups for rheumatoid arthritis, I see so many posts from people whose husband, wife or significant other is unsupportive, has no desire to understand RA and many...reactions7comments
Summer Swelling...It's July, and July in Minnesota (usually) means hot, muggy, humid, tropical, oppressive, and miserable weather. The miserable part is my own opinion, of course; some crazy people love living...reactions37comments
Pain Is What the Patient Says It Is ...The title of this article is my favorite definition of pain. Pain is an unpleasant experience that is subjective in nature, with a physiological component; this definition may be more...reactions8comments
My Diagnosis and Switching to Enbrel...Two years ago, at the age of 21, I first began showing signs of RA. I was officially diagnosed one year later; I was 22 and had just graduated college...reactions4comments
Take a Pill, Gain a Pound...There is a lot of discussion of obesity and rheumatoid arthritis (including many great articles on this site). But I am given to wonder, which came first – the RA...reactions15comments
What are the best questions to ask at my first rheumatologist appointment?...After visiting my family doctor regarding my symptoms and having a lot of blood tests done my doctor feels that it is likely that I have rheumatoid arthritis. It wasn't...reactions4replies
Help for hubby...growing frustration......Hi, I am hoping someone here can help - we have been to rheumatologists & our family doc several times, multiple blood tests, etc & have no answers. I am...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Relishing the Here and Now...This video looks at pausing and appreciating what we have in the present moment to give us joy and satisfaction. This actually provides stability and skill to handle our RA....reactionscomments
Lifetime with JRA...I was 2 when I got diagnosed with JRA. I went in and out of remission mostly in my adulthood. During my childhood, I had to mostly sit on the...reactions1comment
Has anyone needed IV IgG treatment after Rituxan treatment?...For a few years after stopping Rituxan, I was sick all the time - mostly severe respiratory infections. Every year I got flu in spite of flu vaccine, odd intestinal...reactions1reply
Never Give Up...I got RA when I was 42 although mild. I relocated to Tenerife as the weather helped, in fact the RA disappeared completely. Then in 2008 it came back hard...reactions1comment
Does anyone have delayed side effects on Methotrexate?...Does anyone have a bad day 2 or 3 days after taking their weekly dose of Methotrexate? I get flu like symptoms (no fever) that last about 12 hours. I...reactions6replies
How attentive is your rheumatologist?...How attentive is your (my??) rheumatologist? I just had my first appointment with a rheumatologist (after my PCP took a blood test that showed an RA marker). All he did...reactions4replies
SeroNegative RA concern...Hi. I’m 52 and with a SeroNeg RA factor. Here’s my issue. I’m now disabled and do suffer everything I read. My concern is what exactly SeroNeg MEANS to me...reactions7repliesNewly Diagnosed
Does this sound like RA or a combo of RA and other issues?...I am a 60 year old female. About two-and-a-half months ago I started having pains in the balls of both feet and all my toes-sometimes sharp stabbing pains in my...reactions2replies
The PTSD of RA...So, I’m just making my bed, a small chore I do every single morning without much thought. Neatening my bedroom for the coming day lightens my mood and puts a...reactions17comments
Has anyone tried strict diet and exercise and not seen improvement?...Diet and Exercise, no change? Online there are several examples of people who are off meds after changing their diet and exercise routine. Has anyone tried strict diet and exercise...reactions1reply
Patrice's Story - Living with Arthritis...My name is Patrice. 33 years ago I developed OA in my left knee and 7 years ago I was diagnosed with RA, more specifically Polymyaglia Rheumatica or PMR. The...reactions1comment
Support in Unlikely Places...A very interesting thing happened to me a few weeks ago: I attended my 10-year high school reunion. First of all, I am not old enough for this reunion. Second...reactions4comments
Seronegative RA + Fibromyalgia...I am currently 56. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2005. Trazadone was the drug of choice then, and was miraculous for me. I slept better and had less pain...reactions10comments
