Three Things I've Learned About Living Well With RA...Marc Ian Barasch is someone I discovered about ten years ago when I came across his books, The Healing Path, A Soul Approach to illness, and Remarkable Recovery, which he...reactions2comments
Fighting with the Mirror...Sometimes I get angry with the mirror. I feel it doesn’t reflect how I am feeling—specifically, how I am feeling on a bad RA day. There’s the saying: “It is...reactions10comments
How can I prepare for my first rheumatologist visit?...For over two years I've had increasing bouts of joint pain lasting longer and with more joints involved each time. I am finally seeing a rheumy for the first time...reactions2replies
Maybe it's not RA, but Whipples...I want to share my recent revelation. I have been dealing with what was thought to be RA for a few years. Multiple locations for arthralgias, but never the fingers...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
How can I interview for a job with RA?...My unfortunate diagnosis of RA coincided a couple of months after I started a new job. Ultimately, I had to quit the job as my head and body reeled with...reactions4replies
Anyone have experience with "steroid bursts" when traveling or having a flare?...After several months of weaning steroids I am finally off of them. Except - I've had to do 3 day bursts twice when traveling, with my Rheum's advice. Do you...reactions4replies
Stomach pain from Xeljanz?...I have been taking Xeljanz for a little over a year and I have also had severe stomach pain. It occurred to me that it might be from the Xeljanz...reactions6replies
Caged to the Pain: A Story About My Ribs...The ribs are an important part of our bodies. They protect our lungs and hearts and other organs like the spleen. They help us breathe by aiding the lungs and...reactions24comments
What travel precautions should I take?...Travel overseas with low WBC and ANC w/Enbrel? I am supposed to travel to Europe in 6 days and my blood work came back abnormal. WBC- 2.1 and ANC-0.65? Is...reactions3replies
How will my new RA diagnosis affect my other medical issues?...Diagnosed last week with RA, have other medical issues and would like to know how it will affect me? Hi there, I am 35 years old hard working Project Manager...reactions2replies
Migratory gout......I really feel for you all reading your stories. I am still in the area of the unknown regarding an RA diagnosis but can't imagine what else it can be...reactions14comments
Does anyone have any experience with rheumatoid vasculitis?...I have had severe RA for 35 years and for the last nine months continue to get nail infarcts..Painful sores or black dots around my finger nails and on my...reactions6replies
Celebrating What Gets Done...I sometimes get really down on myself about what doesn’t get done. At the end of every day, there’s usually a list of things that I’m putting off for another...reactions8comments
My right leg felt strange...Hi to all, I was out last week shopping just walking my hip was right painfully and it felt worse than r side it felt like i had no leg...reactions1reply
Does anyone else have RA and Hashimoto's disease?...Hi all, My name is Lee and I am 35yrs old. I have just been diagnosed with zero negative Rheumatoid arthritis. I also have Hashimotos disease (thyroid). I was wondering...reactions4replies
The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness...Trigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have thoughts of suicide, have...reactionscomments
Anyone getting lots of colds on MTX?...I've been on Methotrexate for for 5 months and have had 3 really bad colds, which is unusual for me. Doctor says I need to stop taking the Methotrexate when...reactions2replies
How can I handle agitated joints?...If my lower back and my hip joints hurt when I walk, should I continue or stop my walking plan?...reactions2replies
