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...reactions1reply
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions6replies
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions34comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1reply
Pealing nail beds...I have been diagnosed with RA about 5 years ago... I have had a new development that has happened in the last month. My nails are pealing all the way...reactions1replySymptoms
Just trying to get a diagnosis......It started 4 months ago with a low grade fever and overall feeling of what I thought was the flu. Soon I developed a swollen thyroid gland and was originally...reactionscomments
My Treatment...I was diagnosed with RA 15 years ago when I was 38 years old. I was 1st tried on Plaquenil without any results & because the rheumatologist was worried about...reactionscomments
