How I Got Rid of My Methotrexate Mouth Sores...I question: Is this fatigue related to methotrexate? Is this headache a side effect of my weekend dose? Is my hair thinning? And it goes on.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
RA Medication Interactions...This has led to a few worrying side-effects and symptoms including more pronounced sweating, (a sometimes) faster heart rate, and worsening fatigue.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Stiff and Tired: Surviving the Evenings with RA...Is it my role as a mom to a preschooler that pushes me over the edge to soreness and fatigue?... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Patient Assessment Used as a Clinical Objective (Really?!)...It covers the five domains of pain, functional capacity, fatigue, sleep disorders and coping.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
“How are you doing?” Can Be a Complicated Question...But let’s face it, I pretty much feel bad every day with some achy joint, stiffness, fatigue, or other rheumatoid arthritis-related complaint.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
What is Weakness...I remind myself that I can’t control my pain or fatigue. I can’t control my tendons and ligaments releasing so they avoid injury. Or, can I?... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Long Way Back: My Mental Health Struggles...I spoke with a friend at work about overwhelming fatigue and lack of motivation. It reached a crisis point on February 1, 2023.... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Two Years to a Diagnosis...I could barely walk, had facial rashes, joint swelling and pain and intense fatigue.... By rachael572 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Don't Like The Term "Disabled"...I had pushed through pain, fatigue and countless surgeries for years, all the while keeping up with what my job required.... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Enjoying the pain...Fatigue can be a big issue, there are days when I wake up and its a struggle just to get up and moving because all I want to do... By engineer24324 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do You and Your Doctor Agree on the Severity of Your RA?...Disease aspects like pain, morning stiffness, and fatigue involve subjective perceptions.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
For Just One Day.......No fatigue, no weariness. For just one day.... I want a restful, full, deep sleep from which I wake rested and eager to start my day.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
No. 7 - Enjoy Your Life...True, there have been days when I couldn’t get out of bed because the fatigue and pain that goes along with RA simply wouldn’t allow it.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Over-scheduled!...As someone living with the pain and fatigue of rheumatoid arthritis, I know perfectly well that these events are only going to be enjoyable for me if I... By Mariah Z. Leach2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Blaming the Body...For having so much pain and fatigue that I struggle to move my body through the day, kind of like my mind is dragging my body behind me unwillingly.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Moving On from the RA Slowdown...Active joint pain, swelling, fatigue, and headaches follow with me wherever I go. Despite these changes, I have been able to be successful.... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Let's Get Real...Of course this is easier said than done since pain and stiffness, fatigue and brain fog can be so overwhelming it is a challenge to even get out of... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of Hydration...I also have experienced an improvement in my fatigue (which could be from a variety of factors but I cannot discount dehydration as adding to the problem... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Too Close For Comfort...There’s the pain, immobility, and crippling fatigue. There’s the cost, time, discomfort, and side effects of medical treatment.... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Feeling Frustrated with RA...Eventually, after a summer in London and at home, I arrived back in Florida with even more joint pain and other symptoms (fatigue, dry eyes, etc.).... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments