Fatherhood, Philosophy, Uncertainty, and Rheumatoid Arthritis..."When we are self-indulgent and uncritical, when we confuse hopes and facts, we slide into pseudoscience and superstition.” - Carl Sagan We had to speak loudly to be heard above...reactions2comments
Inflammation in the knee...I don't understand my doctor. I am having so much pain all over. He does not treat my inflammation. As long as I have inflammation running through my body I...reactions3comments
Meds when you have pneumonia...A month ago, I woke up with a slightly sore throat and was a little wheezy. However, I ignored that because I am asthmatic. I had my annual flu shot...reactions3comments
If the shoe fits...I recently had a discussion with my rheumatologist about footwear and RA. For most of us with RA, foot pain and general discomfort are part and parcel of the RA...reactions2comments
Ugh... why me ???? Needing support :)...Hi :) I've had RA (sort of) connective tissue disease ever since my daughter was born 11 years ago. Started with one inflamed knee than the other..... pretty scary time...reactions2comments
Poison Ivy and the Immune Response...A few weeks ago I felt incredibly lucky to be doing yard work. I usually leave outdoor chores to my husband, as I have rheumatoid arthritis. This means there are...reactions11comments
Trying Cimzia...Hello everyone :) My Rheumy wants me to try Cimzia injections bi weekly. Does anyone have experience with it? I'v had 2 injections ( double starter ) and feeling terrible...reactions2repliesTreatment
30 Days with RA!...Exciting news! I finally got the ball rolling with a project idea I've had quietly brewing in my head for several months. What is this mysterious project? Well, since I...reactions9comments
Tenosynovitis...I've been living with Rheumatoid Arthritis for 13 years and thought I had the physical manifestations of the disease down...nope. Last fall I started having weird pain in my left...reactions13comments
Young Warrior Meets the Great Adalimumab: A Dark Comedy...The beast of polyurethane and springs weighed me down, my spine sinking, my joints aching, my mind shouting in a clamor, "don't let this fluffy piece of furniture get the...reactions4comments
Babywearing for Parents with RA...There are many benefits to babywearing – from increased bonding, to reduced crying, and the ability to get something done! But for parents living with rheumatoid arthritis, there may be...reactionscomments
Surgery...I have an important question about surgery and RA. I will share my story later, but this is important. I take Humira. How do people with RA fair with healing...reactions7comments
No Catastrophes Here...I’m minding my own business. Given that I live with rheumatoid disease, things are going pretty well this morning: I’m up, moving around with only minor stiffness or pain, I’ve...reactions5comments
Medication Russian Roulette...I have RD of the inner Ear. I was diagnosed in March 2016. This is severe and each day costs me to loose my hearing, balance, vision, and equilibrium. I...reactions1comment
SUGGEST DIET PLAN FOR MY CAREGIVER...I am Kelly. I reside in Toronto. It is my first post here. It is common to have RA during pregnancy but in my case its getting day by day...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
shoes or no shoes...Does anyone else have any input or opinions on wearing shoes or no shoes. I feel like when I am at home cleaning house, for instance, for 2-3 hours at...reactions7repliesSymptoms
Why when you see me?...Diagnosed at thirteen with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, now 33 years later I am a survivor, an overcomer, a woman of strength, a bionic woman. God is my rock, my ever...reactions3comments
Mamas Facing Forward – A Community to Help Mamas Facing Chronic Illnesses Move Forward...I’m only four years into my experience as a mom, but even in that short amount of time I can make this statement with complete authority: being a mom is...reactionscomments
Low dose naltrexone...Has anyone tried this treatment? Doc just gave me samples of injectable methotrexate and I'm not keen on the idea of this drug at all....reactions7repliesTreatment
A new "wrinkle" to my journey with RA....vertigo...For over a year I've been flaring off and on then about a month ago I 'got to' experience 2 ambulance rides to the ER (with the last culminating into...reactions30comments
