A Reminder on Limits...As a care-giver, I feel both happy and fortunate to see my wife responding well to her medication, Rituxan. Over the past six years, Lisa’s Rituxan infusions have brought her...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hate RA and OA...Hi all! My name is Caroline and I'm 41 post menopause for 8 years. Since going thru menopause, I've developed RA and OA as well as an under active thyroid...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My RA Journey...It started Feb 2004 after pruning my orchard. I got covered with tiny bugs. Boom it was Lyme disease not recognized in S.W. WA. 8 doctors later, over 400 pages...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Thoughts: Handling RA Stiffness in the Mornings...Colder weather can hit with full force - and mornings, especially winter mornings, can be a challenge for many people with rheumatoid arthritis. So we asked our Facebook community: What tips do...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hurdles...When I was a little girl, I hated getting shots. Annual vaccinations for school were bad enough but when you were sick and had to go to the doctor, it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ear pain...Since my diagnosis of RA I have sharp, stabbing ear pain. Doctor says the ear canal is swollen but I have no infection. Could this be a side effect of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
When to say when...48 yo white male in Texas thank God the cold is unbeatable. Was diagnosed with ra in 2010. Did a lot of treatment for it but nothing seem to work;...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Long Painful Road Traveled...My name is Deena I'm 49 and have always been a very active person. I played sports in school, loved to run and work out at the gym. I'm also...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Less Need for Assistive Devices...Hopeful news from a study reports that modern treatments work to minimize the need for assistive devices (like jar openers, long-handled reachers, raised toilet seats, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and others)...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Liposuction...Hi all, I was diagnosed with rheumatoidarthritis about five years ago. It was treated and I'm doing good now. Now I want to know if I can get a cosmetic...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
Hand surgery or therapy?...I am 54 and have had RA for 25 years. I am very active and feel like I've managed with the RA pretty well. The worst damage seems to be...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Evaluating the Doctor’s Office: Who Do You Talk To About Laboratory Results?...Earlier this week I was meeting a new rheumatologist to possibly replace my doctor who has retired. Ahead of time I picked a few questions to help determine if we might...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Phantom Fevers...Periodically and unexpectedly, I come down with fevers. Sometimes they come with other symptoms like coughing, congestion, or headaches. But more often, they arrive and depart mysteriously. Over the years...Reactions0reactionsComments67 comments
Pain Discrimination...A recent article in TheNew York Times took me by surprise the other day: "Minorities Get Less Pain Treatment in E.R." Although, sadly, maybe I shouldn't be that surprised by it?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking Charge...I read and write about these things frequently: I even nag, cajole, and encourage others, like you, to adopt them into your lifestyle because of the all-around good they can...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Day After Day...Chronic pain is so different from temporary pain. The ephemeral pain that can be brought on by injury or sickness garners a certain level of respect. Used to feeling well...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Vision issues...Anyone else with bad visual issues? Having Rituxin/Medrol infusions (first of this cycle 1 week ago, next on Monday). But my eyes are still getting worse. I have trouble seeing...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Afraid of RA meds...please help ease my mind if you can!...Hi! I'm new to all this! Just a brief intro:Ok, first time posting....my Rheumatologist is really leaning towards RA after several visits, which I've suspected already for the last 13+...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
RA Factor 289 - Now What?...I am an international teacher living in Singapore. I recently felt exhausted for days on end, and had joint pain. I went to see a walk-in Dr who did blood...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
12 Days of Christmas - RA version...For all of us suffering from RA during the hectic and stressed Christmas season! 12 Days of Christmas - RA version On the first day of Christmas, my RA gave...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments