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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Surgery...I have an important question about surgery and RA. I will share my story later, but this is important. I take Humira...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions30comments
Pregnancy and Parenting with Arthritis Study by the Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance...Since being diagnosed with RA, the biggest challenges I have personally faced have all been related to pregnancy and parenting. It was...reactionscomments
Confusing Diagnoses...After two years of testing and drug trials etc... I am still not exactly sure just what it is I have. At...reactions1comment
40 Year Career and not one sick day, then my RA diagnosis...After reading all these stories, mine may not be that unusual but it has been devastating for me. I worked for the...reactions8comments
