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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1replyTreatment
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...reactions30replies
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...reactions13comments
Walking Songs...Sometimes, when I go walking, an odd thing happens. My mind, so often filled with the daily stresses and tensions we all live with in today’s world, relaxes. I walk...reactions6comments
Sauna Love...About fifteen years ago my juvenile rheumatoid arthritis was raging and my body was rejecting every medicine I tried. I was in a bad spot and pretty desperate to find...reactions12comments
Pokes, Picks, Jabs and Squeezes....While sitting comfortably in a booth with my wife at our favorite local Mexican restaurant for a Saturday evening dinner out, enjoying some corn chips dipped in a somewhat spicy...reactions14comments
Self-Doubt?...Self-doubt is an odd thing. Too much of it can be crushing, and too little of it pathological. Depression and self-doubt go hand in hand, as low moods tend to...reactions1comment
Vloggers...I am looking for YouTube blogs that focus on RA. I have been watching some beauty "vloggers" now that I'm almost 50 so that I can improve my skincare and...reactions3replies
Disney...My kids are 8 and 10 and want to go to Disney. I don't want to go to Disney for various reasons, but one of them is my RA. Have...reactions4repliesExercise
Spring Cleaning...Over the month of April RheumatoidArthritis.net will be discussing Spring Cleaning. We know that living with a chronic condition like RA can make those household chores even more difficult. We...reactions25replies
what if it's not RA what then...Pain started in my hands then swelling in fingers. Lasted for several weeks. Ankle and lower leg swelling over night - G.P commenced prednisolone 50 mg. Pain and swelling reduced...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
Healthy Diet May Reduce Chances of Early-Onset RA in Women...There is a lot of discussion in the RA community about diet. Some people report that avoiding certain foods like gluten helps keep the disease under control. Others point to...reactions1comment
Disabled Seating and Me...Since suffering and being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), I tend to sit in the disabled seating area on trains and buses but why? I...reactions13comments
Shedding Tears...I share my story because of the simple fact of how debilitating RA is. I was awaken by very stiff, locked shoulders. I couldn't move my arm any way. I...reactions2comments
Perspective...I was a reasonably successful musician, my band played with Faith No More and did well in national band battles and had a bit of a cult following way back...reactions6comments
Strength and Resilience...Because my immune system has declared mutiny, unlawfully attempting to overthrow my joints, I have declared an insurrection of my own. It is a revolt against stereotypes of the chronically...reactions7comments
RA, mononucleosis,and pancreatitis....One year ago, I began experiencing severe fatigue. Not unusual due to RA diagnosis several years ago. Then I started experiencing stomach pains right under my ribs, all the way...reactions3comments
My Rheumatoid Arthritis...Hello, I'm new here in the community. I was diagnosed with arthritis in 2014. I'm still not used to this disease, but I'm dealing with it best I can. I...reactions2comments
How Not to Let Your Emotions Ruin Your Day...I wake up and I’m afraid to move because I know it’s going to hurt. I slowly take a peek at my elbows and knees- just as I thought, they...reactions4comments
