Feeling Frustrated with RA...Eventually, after a summer in London and at home, I arrived back in Florida with even more joint pain and other symptoms (fatigue, dry eyes, etc.).... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
My Experience with COVID-19...I essentially had no symptoms to speak of except for fatigue, and I was over that in in 3 additional days.... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Thinking Temporally with Rheumatoid Arthritis...The fatigue zaps your energy and before you know it, you start wondering where the rest of the day went.... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Feeling Good When I Don’t Feel Good...The triad of chronic inflammation, chronic pain, and fatigue come with me wherever I go; even when I’m on vacation, these three things follow.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When The Holidays Get You Down: It’s The Season Of Giving And I Have Nothing To Give...Other than my awful and sometimes disabling fatigue, my illnesses seem to be pretty well controlled (knock on wood; although that’s with seeing the doctor... By Leslie Rott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Joint Pain Wasn't Taken Seriously Until I Was Diagnosed with Another Autoimmune Disorder (Part 1)...disease (another autoimmune condition), I began experiencing crippling pain and swelling in my joints, in addition to fevers and overwhelming physical fatigue... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Pregnancy and Parenting with Arthritis Study by the Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance...This was followed by concerns about how to deal with fatigue, flares, and the physical care of children, particularly during the newborn to age five time... By Mariah Z. Leach2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life Doesn't Stop Because We Have Rheumatoid Arthritis: 4 Tips to Get Caught Up...House projects, laundry, work drama - on and on life goes whether we are drowning in fatigue and pain or not.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
How Would You Like to Be Treated If You Had a Disability?...Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) means coping with the challenge of pain, fatigue, uncertainty, and losing the ability to do things we may have previously... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
"But You Don't Look Sick"...(with the pain-free mask you may wear) and the person curled up in bed or on the floor because the pain, discomfort, and general run-over-by-a-truck fatigue... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Addressing Despair Through CBT...Thankfully it is working effectively enough, though I still have intermittent swelling, stiffness, and fatigue.... By Michael Booth6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Will it Get Worse?...Use ice/heat packs, a TENS unit, a paraffin bath, or try distracting your mind from the pain/fatigue/malaise with a good movie, game, or book.... By Wren6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
I'm winning the fight and here is how!...I went to a nutritionist and discussed all the problems RA was causing me, and she helped me develop a specific diet plan to combat fatigue and muscle... By jonnyohio4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Do I need both a rheumatologist and a pain clinic?...None of the treatments we tried had made a real difference in my pain and fatigue, and he had given up....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Methotrexate and Mental health...the fatigue is smashing me as well. only week 3 ish of 20 mg per week. Is it fair to say that most of the RA meds have pretty...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSide Effects
Everything I have is inflammatory!...Bad days bring brain fog and fatigue...the kind that taking a nap just doesn't do the trick. I take an occasional Tramadol for the worst days.... By ruthieq1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Lung Diseases and Conditions...formation of scar tissue interferes with the ability of the lung to expand normally upon inhalation and can lead to chest discomfort, shortness of breath, fatigue... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
The Emotional Toll of RA...Those who report depression have self-reported increased levels of pain, fatigue, and disability.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Lupus and RA...The symptoms that occur during a flare may include joint pain and/or swelling, muscle pain, fatigue, rash (most often affecting the face), hair loss, sun... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Financial Planning Considerations for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis...It can be extremely painful, wipe out our energy with constant fatigue, and cause permanent physical disabilities.... By Kelly Mack6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments