Release the Hounds!...One of my persistent complaints about being a chronic disease patient most of my life is the lack of coordination of my care. Looking back, I think my parents began...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Differences between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis...May is Arthritis Awareness month and RheumatoidArthritis.Net is joining in the recognition. “Arthritis” is a general term and, according to the American College of Rheumatology, is used for over 100 diseases...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Constant Illness - It's getting too much!...Hi there - I was diagnosed with RA one year after my daughter was born, aged 33, after a year of doctors telling me I was just tired and sore...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
My RA story...My journey with RA started about 25 yrs ago. I had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia a couple years before, so at first I just thought it was getting worse. Not...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The RA Pregnancy Chronicles: Pregnancy-Safe RA Relief...The RA Pregnancy Chronicles is a series of posts that share my experiences being pregnant while living with RA. This post was written during Week 14 of my second pregnancy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Decisions, decisions...Decisions, decisions.... It seems when you live with a chronic disease like RA you are continually faced with making decisions...like it or not. I am not just talking about the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Rituxan...I had a Rituxan infusion Tuesday. Besides feeling like I have the flu it has caused all my joints to swell, and be hot and painful. I can hardly move...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Rheumatoid is slowly killing me...I'm 62 and had Rheumatoid (hereditary) since 26. Nothing has seemed to stop it. All the DMARDS etc. some nearly killing me or leaving me susceptible to infections. Getting pneumonia/colds/flu...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why do we have to beg for Painkillers ?...The scene – I wake up and before I have time to open my eyes I feel an incredible burning, sharp piercing pain in my shoulder. I lift my head...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Xeljanz Anyone???...Looking for any individuals that are taking Xeljanz for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. I will be starting the treatment in the next week and I was wondering if it is...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatment
Rome wasn't built in a day.......So how does this famous phrase tie into RA? Well, this post is all about patience and the need for anyone with a chronic disease to possess this trait if...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The RA Pregnancy Chronicles: The Magic R-Word...The RA Pregnancy Chronicles is a series of posts that share my experiences being pregnant while living with RA. This post was written during Week 12 of my second pregnancy...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Chronically Ill Patients and Legislated Health Insurance Changes...Today I received a rather long email from the Director of my Human Resources department carefully outlining the options for health insurance for the new fiscal year that begins July...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
running...When I was initially diagnosed, I asked my doctor about running with RA. He told me it will not make a difference. I should run if I enjoy it and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesExercise
How long does it take for the RA to reach final stage. Iam really scared....HI was diagnosed at age 26,have been on medication for 4 years now,seems as if it's getting worse especially the pain. I have 2 young beautiful children.I'm afraid hat I...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Educating myself about RA...I was diagnosed with JIA when I was 6 years old. My RA started in my pinky finger and my family and I started calling it “Blubber” because it was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA makes me mad and sad........I was diagnosed in 2005. I am now 62 struggling with this affliction. In 2011, I was hit by an F250 pick up truck while walking across the street. That...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Disheartend ...I've been a nurse for 16 years & even though I was only diagnosed with RA 2yrs ago. I suffer from OA & have RSDS in my entire Lower Right...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What to Expect When Getting an Infusion Medicine for RA...Needles and RA go hand-in-hand. When patients are prescribed injectable methotrexate or one of the first line biologic medicines like Enbrel or Humira, they tend to stress over the fact...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
When People Just Don't Get It...Recently, my boyfriend and I had plans to go to the movies with another couple. I hadn’t felt good all day. I alternated between napping and feeling awful, but managed...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
