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
I Must Deviate to Alleviate My Pain...I was told by Dr.'s I had RA some 20 years ago. I remember the pain of the simple things in life, buttoning a blouse, tying a shoe, driving a...reactions1comment
thegallopinggrandma.com...If you want to find out more about Rheumatoid Arthritis, I started a blog at the age of 70, after 16 years of the disease and you can find my...reactionscomments
24 Years Of RA, Want to know what people do to distract from the pain!...I am 26 years old and I have had RA since I was 2 years old. I cannot believe that I have had RA for 24 years, I don't remember...reactions10comments
All the symptoms but no definitive RA diagnosis...I started having problems just after my 42 birthday. Hurting all over, dizzy spells, shaking, itching all over, burning skin, muscle spasms, serious fatigue, stiffness, leg paralysis, arm paralysis, severe...reactions4comments
My story of pain, fatigue and more...I was 36 when I started having flare ups, which I was missed diagnosed for at least 6 months for both shoulders. Couldn't pick up anything and my husband had...reactions2comments
Two Scary Words: Open Enrollment...Labor Day is a key milestone for a lot of people. Kids are starting back to school. Retailers put swimwear on sale and start making space for holiday merchandise. And...reactionscomments
Brain Fog and the Luddite...Have you ever met someone who eschews technology, who sees an impending evil in every new scientific advancement, and who wishes that civilization would go back thousands of years to a...reactions2comments
Cost of RA medicine...I have shared my story and now have a question. I am currently on Methotrexate and my co-pay is $10 a month which is manageable. My Rheumatologist has recommended Biologics...reactions15comments
The Weight of the World...The feeling of heaviness or weight on one's joints is yet another enduring aspect of RA that we have to handle on a daily basis. Over the years this sensation...reactionscomments
The Tell Tale Sign..."Illness is definitely not elegant, and certainly not venerable." — Ludivico Settembrini in The Magic Mountain As I walked through the lobby of the University hospital, I stood tall, like a man...reactionscomments
How RA Helped My Life!...Hello My name is Tammy and it's so hard to live with RA, but what most people do not think is how RA has made them a stronger person. I...reactions3comments
Not the age, it's the mileage....I'm 61 years of age, retired Navy, was at one time a heavy drinker (just said I was retired Navy). Anyhow, I was DX with RA in 2011, indicated by...reactions2comments
Low-Dose Naltrexone...Is anyone else taking low dose naltrexone for their rheumatoid disease? I'll keep this short because I've tried to post on this topic before and my post didn't "take", wasn't...reactions34replies
Biomarkers and Treatment Plans...Since my diagnosis just over eight years ago, I’ve steadily worked my way through all the biologics except one. Your body can build up a resistance to medications just like...reactions4comments
Surprised at diagnosis...I'm 77 years old and have had sore fingers off and on for years but just lately the pain extended to my wrists so went to the Dr.. After all...reactions1comment
R.R....I am also on Humira I give my self a shot everyother week but I also am a diabetic type 2 and I give my self a shot every week...reactions1comment
How do your RA treatments impact your life?...Hi! As part of a school project, I am working to understand how RA impacts the lives of those who are living with it. I would love to hear from...reactions2repliesTreatment
A long year...My husband was diagnosed with RA one year ago. He woke up one morning and nearly collapsed getting out of bed. His legs just wouldn't hold him up. After several...reactions5comments
Seasonal Changes...Here in Vermont, fall is just around the corner and with it comes shorter daylight hours, dark mornings and cold weather. I happen to like the cooler temperatures but not...reactions1comment
