Being Thankful For RA...It sounds weird. It sounds almost antithetical to say that you are thankful for a chronic illness. But in reality, I am thankful for RA. I wouldn’t be where I...reactions3comments
Being Thankful...One of my most favorite holidays is Thanksgiving. I love the pure purpose behind it—giving thanks. There’s no confusion with religious tensions or commercial pursuits. Instead we gather with our...reactions1comment
Keep on Fighting?...Trying to make whatever little difference I can, in a state that won't allow fighting for truth. Although, I was born and raised in such a curl state. I still...reactions1comment
To Tell The Truth......A topic that I have always found interesting with regard to RA is if, when, and to whom do I share the details of my health situation with regard to...reactions1comment
Parenting Amidst the Pain...I have had rheumatoid arthritis longer than I have been a mom. At times, motherhood has challenged me to the greatest degree possible. I’ve spent countless hours worried, stressed, and physically exhausted...reactions1comment
Reinventing yourself beyond RA...In the early stages of RA, I did indeed feel like the disease defined who I had become. That is perfectly normal since you are still coping with the realities...reactions2comments
insurance denial...so here I am three weeks waiting now with two denials for a new medicaton and having met the insurers criterea feeling horribly frustrated...doctor says he will keep trying but...reactions2repliesTreatment
No Men...I know RA afflicts more female than male. I don't see any men sharing their stories on this site. Why is that?...reactions22replies
Therapy for My Therapy?...I recently had an appointment with the psychologist I’ve been seeing for two years and let’s just say it didn’t go very well. Arriving there in a good mood, I...reactions14comments
Change - often necessary, rarely easy...I almost hesitate to say this for fear I will jinx it, but the changes I had decided to implement following my rather difficult spring and summer have really paid...reactions2comments
Hate RA...I am a 61 year old. I was told a year ago on my birthday that I have RA . Nothing has worked on me as of this date. Not...reactions1comment
My RA Story...On November 3rd it was the New York City Marathon and my 23 year-old son was running. I went to the city very early to see him pass just after...reactions3comments
Why did it take so long to diagnose RA???...Back when I first began to have some early signs of RA, it was very difficult to diagnose what was going on with me...at least that is how I now...reactions3comments
Clinical Trials for New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs – Hope for the Future...As mentioned in a recent post (When RA Treatments Fail to Work), up to 40% of RA patients do not respond to the current set of treatment options. This can...reactionscomments
Running Errands Efficiently with a Path of Least Resistance...You all know the moment when you pull into a busy store parking lot and say to yourself “Is this the apocalypse? Why is everyone grocery shopping now?” Whether you...reactions3comments
A Change in Pain...Early in September last year my pain changed. I don’t remember it happening on a specific day in a sudden way, but gradually my left knee grew more painful. It...reactionscomments
Finger joints...Hello, I believe I've had RA for some time now but the blood work finally came back positive in May. I've been having the typical flares, but I've noticed now...reactions15repliesSymptoms
Stuck In The Middle...Recently I have found myself thinking a lot about the arthritis community as a whole. Did you know that we have the potential to be a very large community? In...reactions2comments
A Caregiver's Side of RA...It's 5am and I just got done breastfeeding our 8 month old for the third time this night. I lay my head down for a second and hear my 3...reactions9comments
