"Can We Switch Bodies?" and Other Empathy-Building Ideas...There have been so many times in my life dealing with chronic illnesses that I have wondered what it would be like to take a moment to step out of...reactions4comments
Leveling Up With RA...Leveling up. It’s for video games, sure, but for those of us who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, we do it every single day. "What could you possibly mean by that?"...reactions28comments
What do some doctors seem not to understand about RA flares?...reactionsrepliesFlares & Flare Management
Biologics, latent TB and pregnancy wish ...Hello all. I am so excited to write here today, this is my first time to join RA community. I am 34 years old and having Rheumatoid arthritis for 4...reactions6repliesBiologic Medication
Managing the Mess...I'm not a multi-tasker. I don't do anything in a hurry. I prefer a leisurely stroll over a sprint. That my husband will simultaneously wash dishes, cook a meal, and...reactions10comments
RA in Longer Winters...Never in my life have I experienced the amount of snow that has fallen in Wisconsin this winter, and apparently, this is a warm winter for Wisconsin. Coming from Florida...reactions11comments
Recent diagnosed ...Hi, I’m new to this! Been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Had struggled for over a year with back pain, especially waking me in the night and severe stiffness in...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Why isn’t there a variation of medication to use when you “flare”...reactions1replyFlares & Flare Management
shoulder labrum tears...I was diagnosed with RA in 2016. The last 9 months or so I told my rheumatologist my shoulders are starting to hurt. My left shoulder got really bad. After...reactions1replySymptoms
Unknown diagnosis ...I have been seeing my rheumatologist for 15 months. My symptoms started out as an infection on my big toe. Now my feet burn and feel like someone is stabbing...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedActive 8 days agoStress with RA! What do you do to shake it off? ...Stress is a killer, everyone knows that but for people like us with RA, stress is even worse. It can trigger our illnesses and make an already bad situation even...reactions221repliesTips & Advice
When a Fever Amplifies Your RA Symptoms...I am hardly ever a person who gets a fever. To be honest, I can count on one hand the number of fevers I experienced during this past year. And...reactions15comments
The Great Flare Debate...When you explore Dr. Google for general information about rheumatoid arthritis, you will often see references to the term "flare." Many general information websites discuss flares as if patients with...reactions77comments
Efficacy of swimming...Low impact Excellent for the entire body Gets the heart going Increases flexibility establishes a fitness routine Improves Brain function Reduces inflammation Improves sleep Reduces stress Helps set goals Offers...reactions3repliesExercise
RA and gluten...Hello, I'm having big flare up at the moment with RA and was wondering if a gluten free diet might help? I read a few things about gluten not being...reactions15repliesFlares & Flare Management
Flying to Nowhere...There is a sort of sadness one feels when you are doing something for the last time. A sadness so often lacking because we often don’t recognize the last. There...reactions16comments
Skin Issues...Have RA for 25 years now. I take methotrexate and simponi infusions. Blood work has been good. Has anyone had skin issues with the RA? I seem to get a...reactions13repliesSymptoms
