Psyching Up...This is something that is not unfamiliar to me. Why? because I am fearful of injections and all those medical procedures that bring pain. I've managed to find a solution...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The RA Dilemma...John Von Neumann was smart — crazy smart. The word polymath comes to mind, as his genius knew few bounds. His most recognizable contributions were to mathematical self-replication theory, a model...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Different Thanksgiving...I am one of those cheesy people that reflects on Thanksgiving. It is an old habit, but ever since I was an ill child with rheumatoid arthritis, I found it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Negative factors....For years I've had the diagnosis of "connective tissue disease" which sounded to me like "IBS.” You know when you have symptoms that Doctor’s can't seem to put a name...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Walking Stick...I know anyone that has RA and it affects their lower back and spine can identify how painful it is. I am trying to discipline myself to stretch after an...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Germs and RA...It is definitely the time of year that we pull out the gloves, hat and coats. When I go into public places such as stores, post office, banks. I see...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Facing the truth...Over these many years of dealing with RA and encountering, working with, and supporting many others with RA, I have come to realize something I think is very, very important...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Spending Time with the Important People...This summer we have visited many family members and have plans for another round of visits in the coming weeks. One special weekend involved a reunion of my mother’s family—many...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA and The 16th Century Italian Mummy...The past calls to us. Whether through ancient relics, stone monuments, the ruins of temples, paintings on the walls of caves, or the remains of ancient rulers and saints, human history...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Journaling Joy...I have an idea: how about we keep a daily log about the good moments in our lives? You know, like a pain journal, except noting what makes us smile/feel...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
For Just One Day.......I wonder if, like me, you ever daydream about what it would be like to have just one day without RA. I found myself, just a few days ago, reflecting...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Voice Of Rheumatoid Arthritis...I would like to share my story about the voice of RA. I recall I had to get injections due to the fact I was in so much excruciating pain...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cold Nights...I have RA and one of the things I don't anticipate is the cold weather. The cold weather makes my joints very stiff. Although winter has not arrived. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Midnight Medrol...I tossed and turned, my left hand cradling my right wrist, holding it against my chest and then my side. Yet no relief from the throbbing pain could be found...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Cellulitis and RA...Good Morning. I was recently diagnosed with RA (in the last 90 days). I have swelling, stiffness, and pain in my feet, ankles and hands. Along with each flare up...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
RA + Aging = A Big Challenge...My first symptoms of RA began when I was 40 years old. I was officially diagnosed at 42 years of age. I am now 62 years old. Aging with this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ways I Achieved Pain-Free Living After Being Diagnosed With RA...In November of 2007, I began experiencing levels of pain I had never experienced before. I felt like I had been running a marathon, every day for a month. My...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Selecting a Rheumatologist...One of the most crucial decisions we make is the selection of a physician to treat our RA. This video offers some specific criteria and also subtle nuances to help...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Only beginning...Until recently I work the past 10 years as an underground coal miner in WV. I didn't have any problems until about 2 years ago. At that time, I had...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
HUMIRA...I am new here. Hello everyone! I have been diagnosed with RA for about a year now. I have a whole slew of other autoimmune disorders as well. Wondering if...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatment
