Skin in the Game...I have a new dermatologist. It wasn’t really a choice. My previous dermatologist of many years passed away and the practice was...reactions2comments
Care for RA...My mother was diagnosed with RA two years back (Had the pain for years). She has been living in an assisted care...reactions1reply
Enough, Already!...When I was young, I thought rheumatoid disease (arthritis) was something only old people had. Then I got it myself. I was...reactions2comments
In the process of being diagnosed...Hi everyone! I've been struggling for about four months now with what my doctor insists is either rheumatic arthritis or lupus arthritis...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
Adjusting the Meds...It’s always a gamble, a guessing-game to get the medications right. I think of it as a delicate balance. Enough of the...reactions9comments
The Hostess with the Mostest... Hip Pain...I bustle around the kitchen prepping food. It’s my daughter’s birthday, and we’ve invited several families over for a backyard barbecue to...reactions6comments
Getting engaged is delightful at any age!...So the final E in my EEE approach to RA management is Engaging (the first two E's can be found here and...reactionscomments
A Smoother Cycle...As a very active kid, exercise wasn’t a chore; it was the means to a great time. It wasn’t until I was...reactionscomments
Wasted Weekend...I came home Friday feeling wrecked from the week. My bag was full of work to catch up on over the weekend...reactions2comments
Blessing our circumstances...A dear friend of mine gave me a small pamphlet titled "Blessing our circumstance." Now I will be the first to tell...reactions8comments
Why doesn't my family understand I'm tired and in pain most of the time?...I guess my family will never "get it." I can't walk through the amusement parks, beaches & other fun places like I...reactions4comments
New to it all...Hi everyone! I was just diagnosed with RA last week and am still getting a handle on things. I've read a lot...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
Suiting Up . . . for a Day at the Office...Most people familiar with rheumatoid arthritis understand that mornings are tough. Those of us with RA tend to experience morning stiffness, so...reactions14comments
Extreme Fatigue with Humira?...Hello All- I recently started humira every other week (along with MTX 7.5mg every week) and I just had my 4th injection...reactions1replyTreatment
Waiting for diagnosis...My Name is Gwen. At the moment I am waiting to get an appointment with the RA clinic here in cork to...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
The Joker in the Deck...Like thousands of other aging boomers, I’m caring full time for my elderly mother. She’s 83 now, and while she’s doing fairly...reactions2comments
Pains in hands...Hello My name is Gwen and I have just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Can anyone give we advise on how to...reactions2replies
Anyone have advice on filing for disability?...Hello, I am new to this site, so I apologize for the long comment. I’m a 57 y.o. female web designer at...reactions10replies
Seronegative Polyinflammatory Arthritis...Hello, I am new to this site, so I apologize for the long comment. I’m a 57 y.o. female web designer at...reactions5comments
Where did everyone go?...I am lonely. Well not really, but sort of. Here is the thing, I used to be surrounded by people. Every day...reactions5comments
