“Supporting Fatigue” at the 2016 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting...The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is a professional organization committed to improving the care of patients living with rheumatic diseases. Each year, ACR hosts a meeting attended by rheumatologists...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Doctor says it's RA ... I am not so sure...I was told four days ago that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am choosing to get a second opinion because I don't have all of the symptoms that I read...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Workout difficulties...I used to workout a lot before I was dx with RA. Since the time I was dx several years ago, I have gained 80lbs. RA hit me really hard...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesExercise
#NutritionAndHealth...This month we are talking about how nutrition plays a role in our health. Join the conversation about nutrition and health and tell us about some of the challenges you've...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Light headed & dizzy...I have had a recent flare up of my symptoms & am also very light headed & dizzy. Is that normal?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Just diagnosed...Hi. I am a 63 year old female. 2 months ago I started experiencing pain and swelling in my hand. It has since moved to both hands ,shoulders, behind my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
My elbow bursitis is making my rheumatoid arthritis worse...I am a young 21 year old trying to get through college but having such a hard time foucusing with my RA. Around 2 months ago I went to go...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What's going on...In 2010 I notice these aches and my joints were so bad I couldn't walk I called to my son to help me out of bed. I went to the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
"Too young to have RA" he said...I’m 24 years old and have a very aggressive form of RA. I have been fighting symptoms since I was 17 but was always dismissed as a "whiner". Dismissed by...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Loosing My Cat...The year was 2008 and I was fortunate to be given this beautiful fluffy Persian cat. She was a beautiful orange and brown with pretty hazel eye I've never been...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Crystal/stone healing-anyone else?...I am a Christian woman who is miserable with her RA. Yes, I see a good rheumy. Yes I take everything she recommends. It has been 6 yrs and I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
A new cancer?...I have had RA since coming off chemotherapy for inflammatory(go figure) breast cancer. I am currently on a biological, nsaids, prednisone vit D. Recently I was having trouble with a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Hand clenching up...Should I be worried?...Hi, I'm new here. I've had JRA since I was 6 years old and was diagnosed with Systemic RA and Lupus at 15 after coming out of a long remission...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
My story...In 2002 I started having pain in my shoulder and ankles, so bad I could not stand and walk after sleeping all night. I have a family history of RA...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Making The Internet Work For You...The ability to connect with people, information, organizations, etc. online can be one of the most important things you consider while dealing with RA. It can make your life so...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Lived with RA as an Athlete since 1983...Hi RA family, I am new on this forum. .I have been living with RA since 1983, most of my adult life. Just started a blog site to share my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I'm new...Hello, i'm new to this, but got diagnosed in January this year with osteoarthritis in my spine and hip after suffering since i was 16 (now 24). Just wondering if...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Pill Bottles and Counting...My in-laws have RA and I am trying to help them out. They have a lot of pills to put into weekly pill dispensers. They have a difficult time putting...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Reality and Appearance...Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis is often a subtle masquerade of appearances: a smile when one is in pain, the forced buoyancy of energy when one is exhausted, the illusion of...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Not sure about RA...In January 2015, I was stricken with a sudden unexplained soreness in all of my joints and most muscles below my shoulders this lasted about a week till I could...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
