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
The Ups and Downs of Living with RA...I just turned 45. I have been diagnosed with RA 8 years now (got the diagnosis on my birthday). I probably had RA for at least 2 years before I...reactions2comments
My Pain...Hi I've been without health insurance for almost 2 years. I suffer daily I decided to put my pain on paper Here I go. I wear a cloak of pain...reactions9comments
My life has been turned upside down from RA!...I'm 28 I was diagnosed with RA four years ago since then my life has gone down hill . My doctor said I have had RA since I was a...reactions5comments
The Pros and Cons of a Gluten Free Diet for RA...Many people are wondering if they should try a gluten-free diet. Even if you haven't been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, there still may be benefits to trying...reactions13comments
Acceptance of RA, denial and knowing all at once......I was diagnosed with RA in 2010 (at age 54), after about 6 weeks of constant fatigue and traveling joint pain, spending my days on the sofa wondering what in...reactions5comments
Seronegative RA – When Blood Tests Don’t Tell the Entire Story...Diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis in the early stages of the disease is often difficult. The diagnostic processes are clinical and notreactions13comments
What Is Wellness?...Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines wellness as “the quality or state of being healthy.” It seems simple, but for people with rheumatoid arthritis this is not a clear definition. We can’t compare...reactions2comments
Isn't there others that want to talk about your life of RA!...Its miserable for me would like to talk about it with others that are suffering like me?...reactions36replies
Smart Goals...I've been working as a substitute special education paraprofessional (para) at a high school since the beginning of the school year. Teaching has never really been a serious career option...reactions1comment
Live each day to it's fullest...I'm 61 years old and I have had RA since I was 27. Yes a long time, but I consider myself very lucky. My faith is what has gotten me...reactions1comment
Choosing between what I love to do and what I can do...Having RA and having clubfoot has defined my life since I was a kid. I wasn't able to fully participate in sports so I became the best student I could...reactions3comments
Lisa Emrich...Lisa Emrich is a patient advocate who has been helping patients educate and empower themselves since 2008. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2005, Lisa learned firsthand the challenges...
Breathe in, Breathe out....I was diagnosed with RA right around my 40th birthday, although looking back my doctor and I agree that I was probably having flares since my early thirties. After being...reactions3comments
World Arthritis Day...October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but you probably already knew that. Pink ribbons are everywhere and on everything this month, from yogurt and granola bars in your grocery...reactionscomments
Long Long Road of RA...I am a 48 year old married for 22 years and have two college bound children. I have been righting RA for 8 years. I thought I was doing well...reactions1comment
