Diagnosed with RA at 22...Hello everyone, I take solace in all the encouraging words I've read on here. To tell you a little about myself: My name is Laura and I'm 22 years old...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
How to get a diagnosis...My mum had rheumatoid arthritis her mum had rheumatoid arthritis but my doctor said it’s not genetic. A couple of years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. After my blood...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How long have you had RA?...I am a 28yr old, newly diagnosed mother of two babies. I've already terrified myself enough reading things online about this horrible disease. But I'm curious as to how long...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Beware of Different Drug Laws...About two years ago, Toyota made headlines by appointing its first foreigner to an executive position. Even more impressive, the American, Julie Hamp, was also a woman. Three months later...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedActive 6 days agoHow long did it take you to get a diagnosis?...Share your thoughts and tell us: how long did it take you to get an RA diagnosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments168 repliesNewly Diagnosed
My Journey...I tested positive for RA in 2014, but wasn't diagnosed until 2015. It was mild at first, except I was fighting subacute subcutaneous lupus at the same time. I knew...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How do you tell if your pain is from RA or osteoarthritis, when you have both?...Have both RA and OA, where is the pain from?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Grind and Pain sometimes...Hello community I am 20 years old. So at first I noticed about arthiritis was in Gym, I ran few minutes on treadmill and got bit tired so I leaned...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Confliction...Do you ever wonder if doctors ever read their notes? Fibromyalgia and RA can both be exhausting and together ruthless in a flare up but doctors act like they don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Mama Wren's Holiday Cooking Hacks...For many of us, planning for, cooking, and serving those amazing holiday feasts is a lot of fun—and for some of us, well, not so much. But whichever type you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Medication. Sulphasalazine and Hydroxychloroquine...Hi all. I’m 24 and have been diagnosed with ra for 5 years. I’ve just started a blog about my life with RA in the hopes of helping someone. When...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Getting a diagnosis took me ten years...I have always been overweight and had chronic pain. Whenever I would complain to my Drs. about the chronic pain, fatigue and depression, they prescribed anti-depressants and said I should...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Fighting Compassion Fatigue...I’ve been on a trend of not feeling great with my rheumatoid arthritis. If it isn’t pain and stiffness, then it’s the exhaustion. And I find that feeling bad and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Anyone else have Type 2 Diabetes and RA?...I stopped taking Methotrexate because my Type 2 Diabetes readings were so high. I told Dr's and they did not say anything except change my Diabetes meds, so I took...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Holidays and RA...Help us help you through the holidays, flares, fatigue, pain- Here are a few helpful articles- https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/mama-wrens-holiday-hacks/ https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/video/video-holiday-shortcuts/ Join in the discussion here!!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Hi, I'm New...Good evening all, Im new to this forum and newly diagnosed with RA. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia many years ago so I am no stranger to dealing with chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Gratitude...Nan discusses the value and purpose of gratitude in our lives and how it enhances our management of RA....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Flares rest and mitigation ideas...Good day all. New poster. I am a 45 year old male airline pilot diagnosed 2 years ago with RA. My symptoms include the regular .pain and fatigue associated. I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Has anyone gotten a rash that has spread on their face?...I'm waiting to see rheumy pcp thinks it's related to RA....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
