What Can Giving Back Give You?...Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in...reactionscomments
I am in an abusive relationship...I am in an abusive relationship. My abuser controls everything I do!!! What I can eat, what I can wear, when I can put on makeup, how I do my...reactions3comments
Fitness Professional Newly Diagnosed...Hello, I am a 51 year-old female recently diagnosed with RA and I work in fitness. I'm a group exercise instructor and a personal trainer. As I'm sure it is...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
Return to Physical Therapy...Recently I returned to physical therapy (PT) for some refresher sessions. When I last met with my rheumatologist we spoke about my questioning if my medications were working as well...reactions4comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...reactionscomments
RA Athlete and Hope for your future...I am an athlete, outdoor professional and adventuress who was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 35 years ago at age 23. In spite of the odds, I am thriving today...reactions5repliesExercise
What are the positives of having RA?...Since receiving my diagnosis of RA, I have thrown myself into research and reading. Let’s be real: it ALL sounds pretty bleak. This site has been tremendously helpful and I...reactions4replies
Stepping Out...So for the last couple of years, both of my great toes have been painful, in different ways, and in different spots, but nonetheless, restricting my ability to walk as...reactions3comments
Weakness in arms and legs...I don't know if anyone out there might be able to shed light on a difficult I have? I was diagnosed with RA a couple of years ago, and to...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Taking Care of Mental Health...Growing up with severe rheumatoid arthritis was not easy—physically nor emotionally and mentally. Looking back, I feel grateful that I had supportive family and friends. But I also had some...reactionscomments
Diagnosed at 11 Months Old...Hi, I'm Jennelle and I am 18. I have had RA all my life and only has it been this bad for me. I was in medical remission for 9...reactions2comments
How Do You Feel Good When You Rarely Feel Good?...Rheumatoid arthritis is a physical disease that is harmful to emotional health. For most of my life I resisted this fact, mostly because I didn't want to be saddled with...reactions4comments
Has anyone taken Sulfasalazine?...Dr. perscribed Sulfasalazine, curious what others expereince has been?...reactions3replies
Iron IV Infusions...I have severe iron deficiency anemia. I am always so fatigued. I’d say on most days my energy level is completely spent by noon. It’s not easy, especially since I...reactions1replyTreatment
Great Expectations...Starting a new drug treatment always makes me hopeful. But I’ve learned the hard way to be realistic. Most of us believe in our doctors. We believe the medicines they...reactions7comments
Infrared saunas...Has anyone found relief from using an infered sauna? I know it's often recommended by medical professionals but I would prefer to hear from someone that it offers relief before...reactions1reply
Tendons and RA...Within the last 6 months I have had problems with several tendons. The first time I was just shutting my car door and apparently the tendon separated from the muscle...reactions3repliesSymptoms