If It’s Not One Hip, It’s The Other...I went to Washington, DC over the summer to visit some good friends of mine. I spent one of the days wandering...reactions2comments
Trying To Cope With RA...I was diagnosed with low levels ra and lupus 2 years ago. My RA doctor said that my levels were very low...reactions3comments
A Reminder on Limits...As a care-giver, I feel both happy and fortunate to see my wife responding well to her medication, Rituxan. Over the past...reactionscomments
Hate RA and OA...Hi all! My name is Caroline and I'm 41 post menopause for 8 years. Since going thru menopause, I've developed RA and...reactions2comments
My RA Journey...It started Feb 2004 after pruning my orchard. I got covered with tiny bugs. Boom it was Lyme disease not recognized in...reactionscomments
Community Thoughts: Handling RA Stiffness in the Mornings...Colder weather can hit with full force - and mornings, especially winter mornings, can be a challenge for many people with rheumatoid arthritis. So...reactions2comments
Hurdles...When I was a little girl, I hated getting shots. Annual vaccinations for school were bad enough but when you were sick...reactions1comment
Ear pain...Since my diagnosis of RA I have sharp, stabbing ear pain. Doctor says the ear canal is swollen but I have no...reactions4repliesSymptoms
When to say when...48 yo white male in Texas thank God the cold is unbeatable. Was diagnosed with ra in 2010. Did a lot of...reactions1comment
Long Painful Road Traveled...My name is Deena I'm 49 and have always been a very active person. I played sports in school, loved to run...reactions2comments
Less Need for Assistive Devices...Hopeful news from a study reports that modern treatments work to minimize the need for assistive devices (like jar openers, long-handled reachers...reactions4comments
Liposuction...Hi all, I was diagnosed with rheumatoidarthritis about five years ago. It was treated and I'm doing good now. Now I want...reactions1replyExercise
Hand surgery or therapy?...I am 54 and have had RA for 25 years. I am very active and feel like I've managed with the RA...reactions7comments
Evaluating the Doctor’s Office: Who Do You Talk To About Laboratory Results?...Earlier this week I was meeting a new rheumatologist to possibly replace my doctor who has retired. Ahead of time I picked a...reactionscomments
Phantom Fevers...Periodically and unexpectedly, I come down with fevers. Sometimes they come with other symptoms like coughing, congestion, or headaches. But more often...reactions99comments
Pain Discrimination...A recent article in TheNew York Times took me by surprise the other day: "Minorities Get Less Pain Treatment in E.R." Although, sadly...reactionscomments
Taking Charge...I read and write about these things frequently: I even nag, cajole, and encourage others, like you, to adopt them into your...reactions2comments
Day After Day...Chronic pain is so different from temporary pain. The ephemeral pain that can be brought on by injury or sickness garners a...reactions2comments
Vision issues...Anyone else with bad visual issues? Having Rituxin/Medrol infusions (first of this cycle 1 week ago, next on Monday). But my eyes...reactions4replies
Afraid of RA meds...please help ease my mind if you can!...Hi! I'm new to all this! Just a brief intro:Ok, first time posting....my Rheumatologist is really leaning towards RA after several visits...reactions2repliesTreatment
