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...reactions6comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3replies
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...reactionsreplies
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...reactions3replies
Gratitude...Nan discusses the value and purpose of gratitude in our lives and how it enhances our management of RA....reactions1comment
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...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Has anyone gotten a rash that has spread on their face?...I'm waiting to see rheumy pcp thinks it's related to RA....reactions1reply
Anyone experience cloudiness in eyes?...They're not dry but tend to get real cloudy and it's alarming...reactions3replies
Anyone have a slow recovery with knee replacements?...Still can't bend knee. Flare ups are occurring more frequently. This is depressing!!...reactions1reply
Are muscle cramps related to RA?...The muscles along my inner thigh will get cramped and it is painful to stand up. A teaspoon or two of yellow...reactions1reply
Vitamin D...Hello, I wanted to share with you this newest research by Arthritis Research UK. Experts determined that vitamin D could help those...reactions1reply
Hip Popping at Night and Pain During Day (newly diagnosed)...Hello, I am recently diagnosed and just started Hydroxychloroquine last week. A few nights ago I started experiencing a pop in my...reactions1replySymptoms
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions4replies
