There is a purpose!...Two and a half years ago after a routine surgery and feeling great I woke up one day and hurt. As time...reactions3comments
A Crash Course in Caregiving...Living with a chronic illness often dramatically changes the way you manage routine activities and responsibilities. You might need assistance to keep...reactionscomments
How to cope with people staring and asking what's wrong with you?...I was diagnosed at age 2 and now 27. I walk with a cane because I have bad knees and they don't...reactions4comments
Just recently...I was recently diagnosed with RA nearly a year ago. I had been tested multiple times prior and always tested negative. I...reactions12comments
Any suggestions?...So, I just recently realized the financial expense that comes along with having RA...or at least the beginning of costs related to...reactions1reply
Mitigating RA flare.in elbows...Dr says "sustained flare" and added longer taper of prednisone. Helping overall but it seems like the flare has settled in my...reactions1reply
Arthritis and Liposuction...Hi all, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis about a year ago. I need the fat removed from the hips and thighs...reactions1replyExercise
Migraine Headaches...Does anyone have increased migraines when having a flare?...reactions1replySymptoms
Blood test to verify RA diagnosis?...Hi~my rheumatologist ordered a Nucleated RBC blood test that was elevated. I was diagnosed with RA 17 years ago and had given...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
What I wish people knew and could understand...I have had RA for 13 years, probably 5 more before I was diagnosed. When you ask me if I can go...reactions5comments
So This Happened...I was diagnosed almost 3 years ago with RA/RD, started with the morning stiffness then the bottoms of my feet felt like...reactions1comment
RA and all that means...I was diagnosed in 1986 at the age of 37. I knew absolutely nothing about this disease and didn't know anyone with...reactions2comments
I Am Totally Embarrassed.........Last year it was so easy to get up from a sitting to a standing position. Now it has been almost a...reactions4comments
Where Would I Be Without Self-Advocacy?...I’m riding a crowded train home from work and a woman behind me sets her bag on my head. I’m sitting in...reactions5comments
Will I ever be pain-free...I'm newly diagnosed and approaching my 3 month mark of Enbrel. My symptoms have improved to some extent, but not completely. My...reactions1replySymptoms
Diets...Do most like the gluten free diet or Mediterranean diet for RA. I don't know which one is best. Thanks...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
Unusual Symptoms...Anyone else experience mild kidney pain, on and off heart palpitations and skin rashes? I'm 3 years in and have never had...reactions3replies
Hello...I am new here and well here is my story/complaints. My family physician noticed some swelling around my joints and did a...reactions1replyTreatment
The Judgement...Since my diagnosis a year ago, I applied for a disability parking pass as my knees are affected by RD and I...reactions10comments
Newbie Question...I woke up one morning and it seemed like every joint in my body ached-it was even difficult to walk. Also had...reactionscomments
