Medical Records unavailable 😱...Recently my Rheumatologist closed & Now I can't get Any of my Records from the last 20+ Year's. I'm totally heartbroken to...reactions5replies
When do you know it is time to start using assistive devices ...Hi. I was diagnosed with RA 18 years ago and then 3 years later I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia as well. This...reactions7repliesAssistive DevicesProgression
numbers and blood work...Why are my numbers good but have alot of pain and swelling?...reactions2replies
The Pain of RA is Not Just an Ache...The pain of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is real and it’s debilitating. That much is evident to anyone who lives with the illness...reactions28comments
Long term low dose steroid use...Hello again, I saw my GP after being on Prednisone for a month. He’s being very cautious, but said he won’t rule...reactions8repliesSeronegative RATips & AdviceSymptoms
RA, Perfectionism, and Productivity...I am a perfectionist. I place an immense amount of pressure on myself to complete any given task. It can be at...reactions42comments
As yet undiagnosed autoimmune disease...Hello all, I’ve struggled for nearly 10 years with symptoms that always seem to be related to RA. My bloods never show...reactions6repliesCopingDiagnosisFlares & Flare Management
Pain vs Fatigue ...I really don't know which is worse. I'm suffering so badly with both right now. Every joint seems to be affected and...reactions2replies
The Long Bumpy Road...I have had RA for 40 years. Started when I was 25. I have had 13 surgeries. Life has been rough, my...reactions13comments
Workplace Stress...My job is very stressful and has caused arthritis flares very frequently. My job is sedentary and I sit at a computer...reactions19replies
Cimza...I've been on this medicine for some time now and my condition has not gotten better. Has anyone else experienced something similar?...reactions4replies
My feet...Had surgery on both feet. I can only wear Brook beast tennis shoes. But I do what is comfortable for my feet...reactions3replies
Researching GLP-1s (Ozempic)...Hi all I heard Dr Mark Hyman interview a naturopathic doctor ( Dr Tyna Moore) about ozempic or glp -1 She relayed...reactions5replies
Searching for Answers...I suspected that something was wrong when I was about 26. I constantly hurt, I had unexplained swelling, and I was so...reactions3comments
Is 0 medication possible? Managing RA Naturally...Hi, i have been trying methotrexate for months now. It has helped with my overall wellbeing but im not actually sure if...reactions43replies
Psoriatic arthritis medication dose...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis about a year ago and I was doing really well on 15mg of methotrexate a week...reactions2repliesCopingDepressionFlares & Flare Management
Social Security...I missed the deadline for enrolling in Social Security. I am 65, still working. I have severe rheumatoid arthritis and I won't...reactions2repliesInsurance & Disability
How do you deal with guilt?...It can be difficult to rely on someone else for tasks or other help. Caregivers also report feeling guilt that they aren't...reactions5repliesCaregivingFriends & Family
Unusual Postpartum Symptoms: My RA Story...2014 was supposed to be the best year of my life. I was newly married and had a baby on the way...reactions4comments
