I’m Losing a Friend...I’m so worried about her but, because of my RA/spinal issues/ etc.... By introvert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
My life has been turned upside down from RA!...But they have to see me in pain all the time and I hate it they are always worried about me and that's the worst part I try to... By drea20081 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My life; my RA story...I saw my primary physician when I arrived home and he thought it was RA. He referred me to a Rheumatologist. And, indeed, it was RA.... By dayna2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A long year...I worried that the Med's aren't working enough and I worry about more damage to his joints especially his hands. Too tired to continue tonight... By nancylyn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Dealing With Felty's Syndrome w/ Sjogren's Disease...I was soon unable to continue my job as a mail carrier because I had the car accident it was assumed that it was associated pain from that.... By rm293032 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
RA or not RA???...I as her mother am concerned for her safety as I am worried she may harm herself. I don't know what to do and I so want to help... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
50 year old woman...I had Graves disease at age 40 so have always been worried I might get another autoimmune.... By floydrr2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Hangover I Don’t Deserve...Before you get too worried I take a much lower dose than a cancer patient and at the moment I am taking it in a tablet form - no... By teegied2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I've had RA for 17 years now and I'm only 20 but that's fine with me...I don't remember much, just that I had to be carried up and down the stairs in a laundry basket and I couldn't play with my siblings outside.... By meertn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Treatment...I was 1st tried on Plaquenil without any results & because the rheumatologist was worried about some of my mildly elevated liver function tests, she decided... By mp44sturm2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Broken at 42...I was determined for the Dr. to listen to me so I marked every joint that hurt on my hands and feet.... By forcej2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Second guessing...There is a nasty habit that often comes along with a chronic disease such as RA and it is pervasive and difficult to break if carried on for too... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
5 generation long of Rheumatoid with a splash of Cerebral Palsy...I can't remember all the meds she took but she carries a suitcase as we all know of her meds and all the supplements.... By grace-grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COVID-19...I quit taking all of my medications because I was so sick I was worried about sepsis as I am on a biologic and steroids.... By brendaready3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The bad side of no pain......My fevers reached 104 - 105 and my infectious dr was worried I was either gonna lose the hand or die.... By witch20042 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Canceled and Rebooked Surgery...He goes on to say "my course has not marked by recurrent sinopulmonary, nor other infections to warrant chronic prophylactic immunoglobulin therapy.... By casmere2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
September is Suicide Awareness Month...I didn't become an advocate for suicide awareness or start a non profit organization in his name, but I lost the shame and quilt I had previously carried... By aloneagainalethea4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Family and Me...RA has marched through my family - stomping its hobnail boots on my dad, his mum (nanna), my sister, and me.... By alison-l3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
RA and the holiday journey...As Jess and I arrived at each of our destinations we sat down made a list of places we wanted to do and see and mapped out their locations.... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Things That Fall Apart Can Be Sutured Back Together...college senior who has only recently been diagnosed with RA, I am struggling to flesh and shake out the story of my body, to tell the story of how I... By David Advent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments