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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
Making The Internet Work For You...The ability to connect with people, information, organizations, etc. online can be one of the most important things you consider while dealing...reactions2comments
Lived with RA as an Athlete since 1983...Hi RA family, I am new on this forum. .I have been living with RA since 1983, most of my adult life...reactions1reply
I'm new...Hello, i'm new to this, but got diagnosed in January this year with osteoarthritis in my spine and hip after suffering since...reactions6replies
Pill Bottles and Counting...My in-laws have RA and I am trying to help them out. They have a lot of pills to put into weekly...reactions1reply
Reality and Appearance...Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis is often a subtle masquerade of appearances: a smile when one is in pain, the forced buoyancy of...reactions9comments
Not sure about RA...In January 2015, I was stricken with a sudden unexplained soreness in all of my joints and most muscles below my shoulders...reactions6comments
Surgery...I don't know how everyone else feels but personally I have to have have complete trust in my surgeon. I was fortunate...reactions3repliesTreatment
New diagnosis. Seeking advice-PLEASE!...Hello. I just found this page and I'm newly diagnosed with RA. There's been so much, so fast! I've only been on...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
My life Mary VB...I have had RA since I was about 16 but it took the Doctor's about 4 years to confirm it with consistent...reactions1comment
“Where oh where is my libido?” or The Time I Decided to See a Sex Therapist...Though it isn’t often talked about, I think most people living with RA would agree that RA can have a very negative...reactions1comment
Hello & Finally Diagnosed...Hi everybody. I'm a 58 yr old male whose been dealing with symptoms for about 7months. It started in my feet and...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
It's Not Too Late...I get a flu shot every fall, usually after a routine rheumatologist appointment. The VA medical center where I get my care...reactions8comments
Beginning of my RA Journey...Approximately 13 years ago I woke up one day and couldn't walk...through many specialists and much diagnostic testing it was determined I...reactions4comments
Know Your Love Language – A Tool for Improving Communication in Relationships...Communication is an essential part of maintaining a healthy relationship – it’s how we share our thoughts, ideas, feelings, and desires with...reactions2comments
Not Yet Diagnosed - Opinions, Advice Welcome...Hi everyone, I've had bodywide chronic pain since I was 20. I'm now 25. The onset was sudden and I was eventually...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
