Dry as a Desert...Many of us with RA have other challenges to contend with that are not always so overtly related to the disease. One...reactions5comments
Rhuematoid under control but still in pain?...Question for my fellow RA's (ers)...I have Rheumatoid Arthritis but according to my new doctor (previous doctor retired) my RA is under...reactions5repliesSymptoms
If it were easy, it would already be done...Is our mind separate from our body? Do we have mental control over the prognosis of disease? Have you ever been told that...reactions2comments
Putting the “Me” in “Time”...As a working mother of two young children, I constantly feel like there’s never enough time to accomplish all my tasks. There...reactionscomments
Negative emotions and their impact on RA...Negative emotions can drive RA down a path we do not want or need! How can we manage them? I have some...reactionscomments
No I will not become a herion addict because I need pain meds for my RA...No one would argue that there is a heroin epidemic. No one argues that something has to be done. Politicians and pundits...reactions2comments
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...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...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...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...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
