Another one doubting diagnosis...I'll start off by saying that I'd love for it to be RA -- not because I want another life-altering disorder but because my medical history in my 34 years...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
What to Do when You Feel Good...I know. That headline sounds nuts. Who needs to know what to do when she feels good? What can’t you do when you feel good? When you have rheumatoid disease...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Deep Tissue Massage...I've been receiving deep tissue massages for over 6 years, it would lessen the pain I deal with on a daily basis and I would at least sleep well the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Accessible Taxis Enhance Freedom...Until the last year, wheelchair accessible cabs have been few and far between. In most places across the U.S., they are rare. But I have found them increasing in number...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Early Morning Exercise for the Late Nighter...Exercise, as tolerated, and sufficient sleep and rest, are integral parts of rheumatoid arthritis management. Both in combination can elevate mood (depression affects people with RA at a rate far...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Patient Assessment Used as a Clinical Objective (Really?!)...I am R-factor negative and, not only that, all my labs associated with inflammation are always stone-cold normal. This is really frustrating when you go in to your rheumatologist’s office...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The pursuit of happiness...How can you find happiness in a life where pain surrounds you? Like many of you I am on two hand fulls of medications just to get me through the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Pain for years...I am a nurse and breast cancer survivor. I started having pain shortly after having breast cancer in 1998. I was not officially diagnosed until 2016 with RA and Sjögren's...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Upper jaw swelling, deteriorating wisdom teeth and TMJ disorder...I recently turned 60 years old and I am in good health, with a healthy diet, regular exercise, no smoking and an overall positive lifestyle. About six weeks ago, I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Newly diagnosed--Have question about pain management...Tomorrow I will have my 5th injection of Enbrel. I take this with Celebrex, which I don't feel is helpful. I was less than a month into a brand new...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly Diagnosed
I need advise please!! At the end of my rope...I am 60 yrs old and was dx'ed with RA probably about two years ago although I know its been going on for decades, literally. I see a RA doc...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Should I get tested or let it wait.......I am 54 female. I have an arthritis bump on my r thumb, no symptoms. I think it came after I got my first smart phone so I attribute it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Remission: Real or Wishful Thinking?...The concept of remission was not even on my radar during the first year or so after being diagnosed with RA. My physician and I were far too busy trying to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Getting Lost..."Lose the whole world and find your soul." --Henry David Thoreau I'm reading a book right now by one of my new favorite authors, Rebecca Solnit: A Field Guide to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I woke up one day with RA...Hi, I am new to this forum and have recently been diagnosed with RA. I've have spent the last three months in the most excruciating pain. I went from a...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Burning Sensation in Joints...I was recently diagnosed in December. 3 months into treatment I started to get a burning sensation and some swelling in my joints. My doctor prescribed Gabapentin and it hasn't...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Rheumatoid Arthritis and College, a Guide to Academic Accommodations...If you are a college student with rheumatoid arthritis, the following article is addressed towards meeting your needs in the classroom through academic accommodations under section 504 of the Americans...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Humira miracle....but......Hi guys! I'm new here. My PsA battle began 3 years ago. I've tried MTX, Enbrel and Cimzia without any substantial improvement. I respond beautifully to prednisone but we all...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Fatigue...My biggest issue lately is dealing with exhaustion. I've never felt such fatigue and I'm hoping someone has suggestions to help. Tired to the bone!!! I get very little accomplished...Reactions0reactionsComments30 replies
My story and struggles...I was recently diagnosed with RA. (About 6 weeks ago to be exact) At first I was a little shocked, I had always heard about RA but never really knew...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
