End date...Editorial note: Trigger warning - This story discusses physician-assisted suicide and suicidal ideation. This is a tale of reality and honesty There...reactions6comments
Managing the Mess...I'm not a multi-tasker. I don't do anything in a hurry. I prefer a leisurely stroll over a sprint. That my husband...reactions10comments
Nerve Symptoms...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) complications may affect the nervous system. Nerve symptoms caused by RA can occur from:RA treatments may also impact the...
When a Fever Amplifies Your RA Symptoms...I am hardly ever a person who gets a fever. To be honest, I can count on one hand the number of...reactions15comments
My (Accidental) RA Diet...There is a lot of speculation and contradictory theories that exist about if, how, or why diet can affect RA and inflammation...reactions17comments
Navigating a New Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis...My pathway to RA diagnosis was unfortunately all too common in our community. I struggled with joint pain from the time I...reactions6comments
Phantom Fevers...Periodically and unexpectedly, I come down with fevers. Sometimes they come with other symptoms like coughing, congestion, or headaches. But more often...reactions112comments
The Waiting Game...Living with rheumatoid arthritis often means spending a lot of time waiting. This can begin even before diagnosis, as there are frequently...reactionscomments
The Battle of the Prednisone Belly Bulge...When I stepped on the scale at the doctor's office this afternoon and saw the numbers flash before me, I let out...reactions17comments
Would You Like Something with that RA, Ma'am?...You’d think all the problems that rheumatoid arthritiscauses—the pain, disability, fatigue, fevers, and that general, all-around cruddy feeling—would be enough. Unfortunately, you’d...reactions22comments
OA Is Miserable, Too - But Different from RA...Having RA for 20+ years now, starting in my 40s, I really had no direct experience with the impact of osteoarthritis (OA)...reactions8comments
Can Being Sick Affect Your Blood Work?...Last month I came down with a horrible virus of some sort. It caused a high fever and made my body feel...reactions2comments
The Great Sinus Situation of 2018...Oh, my lungs hurt? It’s the methotrexate. My ribs are inflamed? It’s the rheumatoid arthritis. My tongue is sore? That’s just the...reactions9comments
RA, Chronic Illness, and Lost Time...One of the things that comes along with chronic illness that almost never gets talked about is the inordinate amount of time...reactions21comments
The Great Flare Debate...When you explore Dr. Google for general information about rheumatoid arthritis, you will often see references to the term "flare." Many general...reactions77comments
Flying to Nowhere...There is a sort of sadness one feels when you are doing something for the last time. A sadness so often lacking...reactions16comments
The Role of Physical Exams in Diagnosing RA...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune form of arthritis. It is caused by immune cells attacking the joints, most commonly the joints...
Keep Away, Toothfairy! My Tips for Healthy Teeth and RA...Since June 2023, I’ve been scared into really taking care of my teeth. Last year, I had a tooth removed due to...reactions28comments
Celebrating New Milestones Despite the Fear of Living With RA...This May, I will be celebrating my 20th anniversary of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I was in my twenties when the...reactions33comments
Here I go again...Ok, it’s official. I’m having a flare up. That is why I was motivated to find this site. After several years with...reactions3comments
