ITIS diet as an adjunct...I’m going to start on the ITIS diet, or at least attempt to as much as possible, soon. Last year for unrelated...reactions7repliesDiet & Nutrition
Post surgical flare...In the past eight months I’ve had two major surgeries. The end of August I had a complete right knee replacement, it...reactions10repliesBiologic MedicationCoping
CBD and Hemp products...Has anyone not used the RX drugs subscribed and tried CBD or HEMP products. If so, results and problems feedback....reactions3repliesMedical MarijuanaDiet & Nutrition
"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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedStress 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...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...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...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...reactions3repliesExercise
