Deep Tissue Massage...I've been receiving deep tissue massages for over 6 years, it would lessen the pain I deal with on a daily basis...reactions2replies
Accessible Taxis Enhance Freedom...Until the last year, wheelchair accessible cabs have been few and far between. In most places across the U.S., they are rare...reactionscomments
Early Morning Exercise for the Late Nighter...Exercise, as tolerated, and sufficient sleep and rest, are integral parts of rheumatoid arthritis management. Both in combination can elevate mood (depression...reactions2comments
Patient Assessment Used as a Clinical Objective (Really?!)...I am R-factor negative and, not only that, all my labs associated with inflammation are always stone-cold normal. This is really frustrating...reactions2comments
The pursuit of happiness...How can you find happiness in a life where pain surrounds you? Like many of you I am on two hand fulls...reactions3comments
Pain for years...I am a nurse and breast cancer survivor. I started having pain shortly after having breast cancer in 1998. I was not...reactions5comments
Upper jaw swelling, deteriorating wisdom teeth and TMJ disorder...I recently turned 60 years old and I am in good health, with a healthy diet, regular exercise, no smoking and an...reactions1comment
Newly diagnosed--Have question about pain management...Tomorrow I will have my 5th injection of Enbrel. I take this with Celebrex, which I don't feel is helpful. I was...reactions7repliesNewly Diagnosed
I need advise please!! At the end of my rope...I am 60 yrs old and was dx'ed with RA probably about two years ago although I know its been going on...reactions8replies
Should I get tested or let it wait.......I am 54 female. I have an arthritis bump on my r thumb, no symptoms. I think it came after I got...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
Remission: Real or Wishful Thinking?...The concept of remission was not even on my radar during the first year or so after being diagnosed with RA. My physician...reactions5comments
Getting Lost..."Lose the whole world and find your soul." --Henry David Thoreau I'm reading a book right now by one of my new...reactions2comments
I woke up one day with RA...Hi, I am new to this forum and have recently been diagnosed with RA. I've have spent the last three months in...reactions17comments
Burning Sensation in Joints...I was recently diagnosed in December. 3 months into treatment I started to get a burning sensation and some swelling in my...reactions4repliesSymptoms
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions12comments
