When I Get That Feeling I Want... Arthritis Healing...The stage was set for a romantic evening. The kids were spending the night at grandma’s. The house was blissfully empty and quiet, with the whole evening ahead of us...reactions6comments
Finding the right balance...One of the many challenges we face as we move through the years managing a chronic disease like RA, is finding the balance between being vigilant about our health and...reactions1comment
Mommy, My Knee Hurts...Growing up, I learned early on that some families are plagued with health problems. When I was five years old my sister was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes, and our...reactions2comments
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...If you – or someone you love – live with a chronic illness, you may eventually need to take time off from your job to focus on a health issue...reactions2comments
I felt defeated but I know this setback will help me in the end...My RA recently took a turn for the worse in my knee, but I am still fine. The only real impact is that I can no longer walk very far...reactions3comments
RA and my Religion...If you would have asked just three short years ago if my RA got in the way of me practicing my religion I would have said no. But in the...reactions1comment
I Know I'm Young...I was originally diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 12 years old. Approximately 9 years later, I was diagnosed with RA. When the symptoms first began, we were almost positive...reactions1comment
Walt's story, my successful battle with rheumatoid arthritis!...Hi I'm Walt Merrill. Do you suffer from horrible arthritis joint pain? Me too! I've suffered with my autoimmune disease for 10+ years. Doctors told me, there's no cure for...reactions2comments
Over-scheduled!...A Greek food festival. A chili cook-off. A professional soccer game. A play with friends. A movie in the park. A trip to California. A weekend getaway with my husband...reactions7comments
Smashing Barriers...When I graduated from college, I got a job in Washington, DC, and moved there with a friend. We took a day trip from the campus and visited a lot...reactionscomments
Mind Reader...Here’s a thing: expecting others to know we’re in pain if we don’t tell them. Here’s another: feeling frustrated or angry with them because they don’t. How can they know...reactions5comments
Prednisone: A Hairy Situation...This is kind of embarrassing and not very ladylike to mention and write about, but unfortunately it's a reality--a reality I'd rather not have to deal with, honestly. Once again...reactions11comments
neuropathy pain...I have had RA since 2010. It took almost 2 years to get my meds where I felt better. During this time I managed to keep a full time job...reactions12replies
Finally the Right Mix?...After having the same rheumatologist for an entire decade, I switched doctors a little over a year ago. It was a bit scary to make the change, and I’ve gone...reactions2comments
Frank and Stephanie...Blown away! Living relatively a normal life until June 16 2015, husband 70, wife 65, we did our best to stay in shape and eat right walk and exercise. We...reactions1comment
Diagnosis for life...Two years ago I was diagnosed with RA, when my first baby was born. At first I thought I was just stressed out from the hardships of having a new...reactions1comment
Flying Wheelchair...Recently I’ve gone on a couple trips requiring airline travel. While I have no problem flying, my poor motorized wheelchair encounters a lot of turbulence. I’ve been flying more than...reactions3comments
Dressing for the occasion...I have always enjoyed clothes. Shopping for them, selecting outfits, wearing them, etc. It may seem strange but the fact is RA effects everything associated with dressing. Years ago, I...reactions1comment
Upcoming apt with rheumatologist...Hi...I haven't been diagnosed yet but have an upcoming apt. My symptoms are finger joints swollen at times, hot a few tines, and continually achy. I have weak, clunky shoulder...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Community Thoughts: How You Spend the "Good Days"...RA is not only painful, but can also take up a lot of time! We wanted to find out how people in our community spend time when it's not devoted...reactions5comments
