Where does one begin.......I began to have what I now know to be a flare in Aug. of 2007. It began with what I thought was a pinched nerve in my neck. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sociability...I won’t deny that I love the Internet. I’ve been an avid website explorer, both for fun and for work, since the late 1990s. (Yes, I know how old that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone used Orencia...I have been on Humira for the past eight years. At first with methotrexate which made me sick all of the time. Then they went to Humira with Arava but...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Most suitable flooring for RA...I live in Sydney, Australia and I am 60 yrars old and have RA in all my joints except hip (touch wood!) and have had a double knee replacement.I have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Trials and Triumphs...I have been on this website for the past 5 months and finally I want to share. I was dx with RA last April by my primary and saw my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A fresh set of eyes...In the early 2000's, I was feeling fatigued and generally out of sorts. I was repeatedly told to quit smoking, that smoking was the culprit. In 2003 I decided to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Back Pain...Has anyone here successfully cured their arthritis pain by eliminating anything from your diet? I was recently diagnosed with arthritis as I experienced pain, swelling and numbness on my back...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
My RA Story...So far I only have Rheumatoid Arthritis in my fingers on both hands and my knees, it is mild so far so I only take aspirins for it. Sometimes when...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
D.D. and RA...Well, what do you do? Have always been very active at work and socially, currently not able to work but still need to have a social life. My boyfriend, helps...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with R.A. and fibromyalgia...One and 1/2 years ago I had blood work done for RA and came out I didn't have it, but have all the signs of it. I think is called...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don't know yet...I am waiting for a referral to a rheumatologist. I was tested several years ago and told the test was negative. I was relieved at the time, but not so...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Faking It...Many people with “invisible disabilities” have felt at one point or another that the severity of their condition is called into question. As it is possible to have severe rheumatoid...Reactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Preparing for the Worst...On September 13, a 72-year-old disabled woman with multiple sclerosis lost her life in the California wildfire known as the Valley fire. She died because she was unable to leave...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Let us give thanks...This is without a doubt my absolute favorite time of year. Yes, I actually do better RA wise once the days are a bit more crisp, the humidity has gone...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We don't have to live in silence...When I was 11 years old I was diagnosed with RA. For many years before that, actually for as long as I can remember I have been in pain. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Right Things to Say to Someone with RA...We’ve all been in those situations where someone shares with us that they have cancer, are in need of surgery, or have another serious health condition, and we’re left wondering...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Evil Wheelchair Lady...I recently wrote about a terrible experience flying that resulted in my wheelchair being destroyed by the airline. Another part of this story concerned how I was treated by the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
People do not understand...I have RA and live with the pain everyday. It has completely changed my life. I am trying to control it with diet now. Do not want to go on...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Only One...It feels like I am alone in this journey. I don't have any substantial relationships with other RA warriors, and when I meet them, I struggle to relate. I'm a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Whole Body Cryotherapy...My mom has had success with Whole Body Cryotherapy treatments in alleviating the symptoms associated with her RA. She has less stiffness in her joints and hands, and has been...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
