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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Rituxan...I had a Rituxan infusion Tuesday. Besides feeling like I have the flu it has caused all my joints to swell, and...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions19comments
Xeljanz Anyone???...Looking for any individuals that are taking Xeljanz for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. I will be starting the treatment in the next...reactions8repliesTreatment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions6comments
running...When I was initially diagnosed, I asked my doctor about running with RA. He told me it will not make a difference...reactions5repliesExercise
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...reactions9replies
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
Disheartend ...I've been a nurse for 16 years & even though I was only diagnosed with RA 2yrs ago. I suffer from OA...reactions5comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions5comments
The RA Pregnancy Chronicles: Morning Sickness and Other Unpleasantness...The RA Pregnancy Chronicles is a series of posts that share my experiences being pregnant while living with RA. This post was...reactionscomments
