Moody With RA...There are so many days that I can truthfully say that I feel that me and a Chow Chow dog have so much in common. When I am not in...reactions3comments
Treating my Ankylosing Spondylitis with Radon & Biologics...My story is typical of those with AS in the USA except for maybe my use of radon therapy. My early symptoms was missed by conventional doctors, osteopaths, naturopaths and...reactions1comment
Looking for help ?...Hi my name is Diane I was diagnosed with RA about five years ago I am going on my 6th dial drug. I am 51 and I recently had a...reactions1comment
Rosacea and RA...I’ve been fighting an annoying rosacea flare since November last year. It’s sort of fun (and sardonic) to blame it on the outcome of the presidential election, but I doubt...reactions4comments
The Rousing...He begins the Rousing every day in the early morning gloom. Most days he uses his new-found voice, but other times he opts for a bag, a box, or possibly...reactions6comments
Cherylmac...What are these tennis injuries I keep on getting? When I was 40 years old, playing tennis twice a week, water-skiing on weekends, my body started to feel pain in...reactions3comments
“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...reactions12comments
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...reactions11repliesNewly 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...reactions19repliesExercise
#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...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
Light headed & dizzy...I have had a recent flare up of my symptoms & am also very light headed & dizzy. Is that normal?...reactions2repliesSymptoms
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...reactions2repliesNewly 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...reactions7comments
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...reactions6comments
"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...reactions8comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions3repliesSymptoms
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...reactions2comments
