Waiting on Diagnosis...How long has everyone had to wait for a diagnosis? I spent most of 2015 feeling run down and sick. I thought...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
Once you open the door, there is no turning back!...My story starts in January of 2013. I had noticed some swelling in my hands, which quickly spread up my arms, then...reactions2comments
Hard to treat RD...Does anyone have RD that is hard to treat? My rheumatologist has thrown just about everything at my RD with either no...reactions2repliesSymptoms
One Day At A Time...People often ask me, once they hear I have RA, what exactly does your day look like? How do you move through...reactions9comments
Ergonomics in the Office...While an office job may seem better suited for a person with rheumatoid arthritis than manual labor, the repetitive tasks and long...reactions8comments
I Am Defeated...I was diagnosed with RA in June of 2014. I had been telling my Dr. that I was exhausted for a long...reactions6comments
RA...Hi, I have had RA for many years. I am now on Remicade, which works for me. I have tried other meds...reactionscomments
How to Appeal a Social Security Disability Denial...Though the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application...reactions4comments
Michael Booth...Michael was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Michael received a Bachelor of Arts in the Behavioral Sciences in 2013, and a Master...
RA and AIED (Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease)...I desperately need this site. I was looking for a support group or forum. My journey began with typical allergy symptoms and...reactions5comments
Am I an eligible candidate for this procedure?...Hey I have rheumatoid arthritis since many years. I’m considering a tummy tuck procedure in Barrie ( http://www.lakeviewsurgery.com/procedures/tummy-tuck ). Will there be...reactions1reply
Community Thoughts: What do you want more people to know about RA?...May is arthritis awareness month, it can certainly be helpful when others understand and know more about the condition that is RA...reactions2comments
RA not osteo...I'm 44 and had already been seeing more doctors than I wanted to for bad lungs and allergies, when I asked for...reactionscomments
Eyes on the Prize?...Most of us with rheumatoid arthritis are faced with frequent conundrums when it comes to treating this disease. As RA is an...reactions6comments
Community Thoughts- Who motivates you?...There may be people that are motivational in our lives, as well as on a day to day basis. However, when dealing...reactionscomments
A Compilation about RA Pain...Dealing with RA pain is a challenge and a feat that many of us have to contend with. Pain is a daily...reactionscomments
Prednisone vs Dexamethasone...Can anyone tell me the difference between Prednisone vs Dexamethasone I got my Rhummy to switch me after they started giving me...reactions1replyTreatment
Nodules in the muscles and tendons?...Anyone else? With “nodules” in your tendons and muscles? I just came from appointment with my orthopedic for hand pain. Apparently, I...reactions5repliesSymptoms
Age Is in the Eye of the Beholder...Those of us living with rheumatoid arthritis often feel older than our years. The creaky, stiff, and painful joints inflamed by this...reactions4comments
Well, Duh! Why “Obvious” Studies Are Important...Sometimes you read something and you just want to say, “Well, duh!” because you think it’s so completely obvious you wonder why...reactions1comment
