My RA Journey Continues - Irony...Irony. Expected results being the opposite of what is expected. Sometimes serious, often humorous. At least that’s my take on it. Irony is when someone who has a needle phobia...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Stopping and Starting Humira...I recently went through a painful experience. I woke up one morning in incredible pain; my neck was almost locked up, I couldn't move my hand, and I felt just...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Active 4 days agoRheumatoid Arthritis and Hands ...Who here has joint damage in their hands, or had rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms first appear here? What are your favorite products, tools or ways you take care of...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesAssistive DevicesTips & AdviceSymptoms
All of a Sudden, I Needed a Cane to Walk...I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and Sjogren's in 2013. Five years later and living in a different state, I all of a sudden couldn’t walk without a cane at age...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Rheumatoid ...It took over Twenty years to diagnose my Rheumatoid arthritis it didn't get diagnosed until 2022 every Doctor was going by blood test Because it didn't show up in my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
In The Beginning...Super Bowl Sunday 2023. Right hand blew up so swollen it looked like a surgical glove filled with air. After PCP visits, lots of blood drawn and RA factors showing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: Advice for the Newly Diagnosed...What do you wish someone told you about managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when you were initially diagnosed? Most people living with RA would likely agree that there is a lot...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Questions to Ask a New Rheumatologist...I've been lucky enough to have had care with the same rheumatologist for the last 8 years, covering my diagnostic odyssey, medication trials, and luckily, now, several years of remission from...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I have had great difficulty with the side effects of RA medications...I am allergic to preservatives. Problems with medications: Raw mouth - bleeding Canker sores in my mouth and cold sores on lips. Stomatitis Drooling – couldn’t stop it. Bad Acid...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesSide Effects
The RA Journey Continues - Hope Deferred...Hope. Such a small word. Sort of like the words “sand” or “foot”. Words that can be used in many contexts but usually without much significance. The foot is one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Sick With RA...I am not a good sick person. Now, this might seem bonkers considering I am a 3-decade alum of living with rheumatoid arthritis, but it’s true, and right now I...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
The Road to Surgery...My goodness, this has become a legitimate saga. If you've read my recent articles about my reproductive issues, they ended on a cliffhanger: the total laparoscopic hysterectomy and salpingectomy that...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
FeaturedExercising with the S.T.O.P. Method - Example Exercises...Hi! So I wanted to expound a little bit on the article: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/new-year-resolutions-exercise due to a few requests to explain and maybe get into specific exercises. Before we start, please...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesExercise
Parafine heater...Seeking recommendations for a parafine heater for hands and/or feet that heats in a reasonable amount of time....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAssistive Devices
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the impact of RA?...To learn more about the challenges of living with RA, we are conducting our In America survey. By taking our survey, you can bring awareness to the realities of life...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Is there anything you do in the morning that helps you manage RA and begin your day? Feel free to share any night routines or rituals too. ...Self-care is not selfish. In fact, it's important when living, surviving and thriving with RA. Share your morning and evening routines/rituals that help you manage RA better, or at least...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesExerciseCopingFlares & Flare Management
Explaining My Rheumatoid Arthritis...Over the years, talking about my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and explaining it to others has changed as I have shifted my mindset and experienced the progression of the disease. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Could This Be The 'perfect' Analogy To Explain How RA Affects Us Everyday For Those Without RA That Ask What It's Like? ...Scientists discovered how to control gravity - a Sadistic Person (SP) got ahold of the technology. Each day the SP changes how strong the gravity is & may change it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How I Got Rid of My Methotrexate Mouth Sores...As a newbie to methotrexate (MXT) therapy, I don’t always know what to expect. I’ll admit I’m a little lost when trying to connect my symptoms to the side effects...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
