I Am Defeated...I was diagnosed with RA in June of 2014. I had been telling my Dr. that I was exhausted for a long time but blew it off. I was taking...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
RA...Hi, I have had RA for many years. I am now on Remicade, which works for me. I have tried other meds which have caused blood clots. Now I am...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Appeal a Social Security Disability Denial...Though the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application. Luckily, receiving a denial does not mean that...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Michael Booth...Michael was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Michael received a Bachelor of Arts in the Behavioral Sciences in 2013, and a Master of Science in Applied Psychology in 2016. Diagnosed...
RA and AIED (Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease)...I desperately need this site. I was looking for a support group or forum. My journey began with typical allergy symptoms and a feeling of off balance. Then I woke...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Am I an eligible candidate for this procedure?...Hey I have rheumatoid arthritis since many years. I’m considering a tummy tuck procedure in Barrie ( http://www.lakeviewsurgery.com/procedures/tummy-tuck ). Will there be any risks involved if i undergo this procedure?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Community Thoughts: What do you want more people to know about RA?...May is arthritis awareness month, it can certainly be helpful when others understand and know more about the condition that is RA. So we asked our Facebook Community: What do...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA not osteo...I'm 44 and had already been seeing more doctors than I wanted to for bad lungs and allergies, when I asked for a rheumatology referral for the "osteoarthritis" I've had...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eyes on the Prize?...Most of us with rheumatoid arthritis are faced with frequent conundrums when it comes to treating this disease. As RA is an autoimmune condition, rheumatologists often prescribe immunosuppressant drugs to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Community Thoughts- Who motivates you?...There may be people that are motivational in our lives, as well as on a day to day basis. However, when dealing with RA-related challenges, the people who keep us...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Compilation about RA Pain...Dealing with RA pain is a challenge and a feat that many of us have to contend with. Pain is a daily struggle and how we manage our pain can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prednisone vs Dexamethasone...Can anyone tell me the difference between Prednisone vs Dexamethasone I got my Rhummy to switch me after they started giving me Dexa just before my Chemo..?? Mainly is Dexa...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Nodules in the muscles and tendons?...Anyone else? With “nodules” in your tendons and muscles? I just came from appointment with my orthopedic for hand pain. Apparently, I have nodule in my hand between the 1st...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptoms
Age Is in the Eye of the Beholder...Those of us living with rheumatoid arthritis often feel older than our years. The creaky, stiff, and painful joints inflamed by this condition are more typically associated with elderly people...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Well, Duh! Why “Obvious” Studies Are Important...Sometimes you read something and you just want to say, “Well, duh!” because you think it’s so completely obvious you wonder why it’s making headlines in the first place. The...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Understanding A Social Security Disability Denial...After the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) has no official...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
New To This Site But Long Term RA'er...Hello I am new to this site, I have had RA for 30 years but actually had it from childhood only undiagnosed. I went down the path of being told...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Clueless about the disease activity...I am a 25 year female who was diagonized with RA in 2013 after having mild pain in shoulder followed by swelling in the ankle. I went to see a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Don't You Forget About Me...Having RA is hard, as all of us RA-sufferers know. One aspect that makes this disease so difficult is its "invisibility" and how this affects how others perceive and understand...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments