Jawbreaker...Long ago, on a pretty autumn morning, I woke with a miserably aching right jaw. My first thought was that I had a toothache--a terrible thought indeed because I’ve always...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Health went to Hell in 2005...I don't want to go on with the detailed since 2005. Just to note, not until 2015 did a doctor finally order the RA Factor blood test. I was prompted...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Smiling on the outside, frightened on the inside...Hello. I just found this site and am thankful to all of you for the information and the sharing. I was recently diagnosed with moderate RA. I already knew I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
To get off my chest...I was born with no left hip and got a steel pen and struggling my whole life with pain. I don't know how it is to go through one day...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Supporting...My daughter has been diagnosed and I want to understand what she is going through and how to help...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Keeping Cover...I have structured my life around maintaining health insurance coverage. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 22, my mother quickly impressed on me the importance of having health insurance. She...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Maybe?...Hello, I'm new here, and just switched Rheumatologists last week. I switched because I clearly do not just have Fibromyalgia. It started with fatigue and aches/pain....yes, but now? No way...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
RA in America 2015...The RA In America 2015 online survey was conducted learn about life with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from over 3,100 individuals who are living with RA. The 2015 survey continued to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RA has slowed me down...I am 52 yrs old and was dx'd at 35 after about 3 years of being sick and having progressively painful joints. Fortunately, my kids were in middle school before...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fatigue & Stimulants...I'm meeting with my PCP to discuss stimulants to help with fatigue/fog that's now affecting my productivity at work. Would love to hear about other people's thoughts and successful treatments...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Anyone on Xeljanz ?...Hi there ! I've had RA for 40 of my 42 years. Severely. I've been on probably every med you could name. Now I'm on Xeljanz; for almost 2 years...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Paleo Diet...this was recommended to me. I started 2 months ago and feel great, however, I still experience flares. I have read alot about legumes which is not on the Paleo...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
When and how to extend our hands......I recently had an interesting experience that led to me reflecting on when and how do we extend ourselves to others suffering with RA. Are there some boundaries we need...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Financial Crisis to Financial Confusion: One Year Later...I wrote an article last year about our experience in rectifying a potential financial crisis caused by insurance uncertainty. Through diligent communication with the pharmaceutical company that provides co-pay assistance...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CCP Antibody...I was diagnosed with RA but a rheumatologist in 03/2015 after 2 years of being dismissed by GP doctors (needed a referral to see specialist). Anyway, my RF factor was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Finally an answer after years of suffering? Maybe?...My story is long and I wish I cold find sone one who has a similar story. After several years of problems and no reason to why my health is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Getting real about my journey with RA....The year is 2012. I had just put a runner in my kitchen to protect the pergo flooring we just had installed. The next morning I came down stairs and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA Daydreams: The Flare-Away Pill...Living with rheumatoid arthritis can feel like a nightmare, which sometimes leads me to daydream about things that would make this journey a little easier. If I could have one...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Turn, turn, turn...One of my favorite songs comes from the Byrds - Turn, Turn, Turn. Whenever I hear it the lyrics really wash over me and I just feel as though every...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dazed and Confused...Hello all a little over a month ago I went to the doctor because I was extremely fatigued and I had mild joint pain in my fingers, wrists, and ankles...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
