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
Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad RA...Having rheumatoid arthritis means that there will always be days where it feels like I’ve woken up on the wrong side of the bed. It doesn’t matter how much I...reactionscomments
Lucky me!...Laying in the hospital the other night, I wrote this. I wrote it because I was frustrated because several times I hear from people there going to be there for...reactions3comments
Not a Hero...Periodically during my life with rheumatoid arthritis, people have exclaimed to me: “You’re a hero!” I remember this happening even when I was a young child, limping along with my...reactions3comments
Mysechimal T-Cell Injections...I am considering adipose mysechimal t-cell injection/iv therapy. Does anyone have any experience or input on this alternative treatment? Thank you....reactions1reply
Don't know where to start !!!...OK in less than a month I will be 60. For over 50 years I have had pain of varying degrees and for varying reasons. After pain in my back...reactions1comment
RA Sucks!...I just got diagnosed in July. I never dreamed this could happen to me! Even though I already had osteoarthritis, I figured well that's to be expected since I'm 62...reactions2comments
Hmmm.... Really RA!? That was not in the plan of life after 50!...Actually, a little over a year ago, I was looking forward to turning 50! After working and raising two children and loving ALMOST every minute of it, having them take...reactions3comments
Swollen Lymph Nodes and RA...One must always be careful to not automatically attribute any new medical symptom with RA. There are, however, many comorbid (occurs alongside) conditions with an autoimmune disease like RA. These...reactions4comments
Ravenous...I've had RA since August of 2013 and am currently in month 3 of a flare up. For a year and a half I was largely symptom-free and physically fit...reactions9repliesDiet & Nutrition
RA and Workplace Accommodations...Living and working with rheumatoid arthritis can be a real challenge. Luckily, the Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA for short) requires most employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to qualified...reactions6comments
