I'm a glass half full...I have had my share of defeats and triumphs. 2 kidney transplants with dialysis before during and after. Going on 13 years...reactionscomments
Diet pop/ artificial sweeteners...I have RA and recently made a decision to quit drinking diet pop and other artificially sweetened drinks. The reason had nothing...reactionsrepliesDiet & Nutrition
Inflammation and joint pain that moves...Hi my name is Sally, I am 60 and live on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. I woke up one day in...reactions7comments
It’s a #SelfCareAware Soiree!...Hello RA Community Members! As you know, the RheumatoidArthritis.net community supports one another in staying healthy and comforting one another when things...reactions8replies
Anyone on this site try vegan or gluten free diet ?...Hello :) I have read the article on here that Angela Lundberg wrote about her vegan diet. It was very interesting. I...reactions22repliesDiet & Nutrition
Aches and Aches...There are aches, and then there are pains. The frequency of both have proliferated in my life since being diagnosed with rheumatoid...reactions3comments
Acts of kindness: Matters!!!!!!!!...I don't take for granted small acts of kindness. I am often reminded that my car was literally on empty. My gas...reactions2comments
Living with someone who has RA...My wife, after an extended period of extreme pain, and up to that point suffering from fibromyalgia, isn't the same wonderful person...reactions6replies
Surgery with RA, Ehlers Danlos, Fibromyalgia...My family keeps telling me you have got to quit having surgery! I've had 20+ surgeries in the past 17 years. I...reactions3replies
Living with RA...I was diagnosed with RA at the age of 23. My new baby was 10 months old & my husband was frequently...reactions4comments
A Hair-Raising Experience...I have never had an easy time with my hair, but rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has made it even more of a challenge...reactions13comments
Four words that changed me......"You have Rhumatoid Arthritis"...I was 17 working in a dog groomers when I first started noticing the pain and stiffness in all...reactions5comments
Video: Caregiving...RheumatoidArthritis.net contributor Kelly Mack and her husband Richard Faust discuss what it means to be a caregiver for someone living with rheumatoid...reactions2comments
Sudden and severe knee swelling...Hi, I was diagnosed with RA about a year ago (well, first rheumatologist thought maybe sjogrens, then diagnosed undifferentiated connective tissue disease...reactions10repliesSymptoms
Seeking: Modest Health Care Professionals...Modesty is sometimes an undervalued characteristic in people and health care professionals in particular. When I was a child, it was confidence...reactions2comments
How to. Make my doctor listen to me bout my whole body...Have severe pain every morning my neck, shoulders, back, hips, knees, and feet, feel something else wrong...reactions1reply
MTX & Melanoma?...Was diagnosed last Jan and started MTX (injection), folic acid and prednisone. Started Plaqunil in June and able to get off prednisone...reactions1replyTreatment
What Does Pain Actually Look Like?...Here’s a scenario I’d like you to consider: two people are currently experiencing acute and intense pain. The first person is generally...reactions10comments
Self-What? Remembering Self-Care...At a recent physical therapy appointment at my pain management clinic, my therapist began to ask me questions related to self-care. "So...reactions2comments
My 1 Year RA-nniversary!...I’m 33 y.o. Female and my first year with RA is now “out of the way” The year flew by due to...reactions6comments
