Germs and RA...It is definitely the time of year that we pull out the gloves, hat and coats. When I go into public places such as stores, post office, banks. I see...reactions2comments
Facing the truth...Over these many years of dealing with RA and encountering, working with, and supporting many others with RA, I have come to realize something I think is very, very important...reactions7comments
Spending Time with the Important People...This summer we have visited many family members and have plans for another round of visits in the coming weeks. One special weekend involved a reunion of my mother’s family—many...reactions2comments
RA and The 16th Century Italian Mummy...The past calls to us. Whether through ancient relics, stone monuments, the ruins of temples, paintings on the walls of caves, or the remains of ancient rulers and saints, human history...reactions1comment
Journaling Joy...I have an idea: how about we keep a daily log about the good moments in our lives? You know, like a pain journal, except noting what makes us smile/feel...reactions2comments
For Just One Day.......I wonder if, like me, you ever daydream about what it would be like to have just one day without RA. I found myself, just a few days ago, reflecting...reactions2comments
The Voice Of Rheumatoid Arthritis...I would like to share my story about the voice of RA. I recall I had to get injections due to the fact I was in so much excruciating pain...reactions3comments
Cold Nights...I have RA and one of the things I don't anticipate is the cold weather. The cold weather makes my joints very stiff. Although winter has not arrived. I am...reactionscomments
Midnight Medrol...I tossed and turned, my left hand cradling my right wrist, holding it against my chest and then my side. Yet no relief from the throbbing pain could be found...reactions4comments
Cellulitis and RA...Good Morning. I was recently diagnosed with RA (in the last 90 days). I have swelling, stiffness, and pain in my feet, ankles and hands. Along with each flare up...reactions2repliesSymptoms
RA + Aging = A Big Challenge...My first symptoms of RA began when I was 40 years old. I was officially diagnosed at 42 years of age. I am now 62 years old. Aging with this...reactionscomments
Ways I Achieved Pain-Free Living After Being Diagnosed With RA...In November of 2007, I began experiencing levels of pain I had never experienced before. I felt like I had been running a marathon, every day for a month. My...reactions9comments
Selecting a Rheumatologist...One of the most crucial decisions we make is the selection of a physician to treat our RA. This video offers some specific criteria and also subtle nuances to help...reactionscomments
Only beginning...Until recently I work the past 10 years as an underground coal miner in WV. I didn't have any problems until about 2 years ago. At that time, I had...reactions2comments
HUMIRA...I am new here. Hello everyone! I have been diagnosed with RA for about a year now. I have a whole slew of other autoimmune disorders as well. Wondering if...reactions6repliesTreatment
Can Being Sick Affect Your Blood Work?...Last month I came down with a horrible virus of some sort. It caused a high fever and made my body feel very tender and achy. Felt like the flu...reactions2comments
Vegan Diet...My Dr has suggested that I try a vegan diet., stating that a few of his patients have been able to go completely off their medication by being vegan. Does...reactions8repliesDiet & Nutrition
He Said, She Said, NSAID...I ran across an interesting study the other day on pain in America that was reported by Rheumatology Network. While there is some very interesting data about pain in the...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis...I worked as a laborer since high school. I was healthy and understood the risks of my career in the outdoors, so health and fitness was a major focus for...reactions1comment
Piles and Piles of Paperwork...Josef K. was arrested, so the story goes, on his thirtieth birthday. The crime he was arrested for is unknown, the agency of those who arrested him is equally unknown...reactions1comment
