FeaturedConversation of the Week: Breaking Up With A Rheumatologist...Hi everyone! So this week the hot topic is about breaking up with a rheumatologist. This hits home because I've dealt with my fair share of bad relationships on the...Reactions0reactionsComments71 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceVenting
Flare...I’m in so much pain I feel like if I move a limb it will break off. I’m only on pred and Tylenol at the moment. My rheumatologist wa nuts...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
RAhope...I was diagnosed 11yrs ago when I was 50 after having a breakdown due to my marriage. Stress bought it on. The pain was unbearable & my levels shot up...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Coping With a Difficult Recovery...As someone who lives with chronic illness, I have come to expect the unexpected in many ways. Unfortunately, life still throws curveballs our way. This summer, my lower back pain...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
8 Pain Relief Therapies I Can't Live Without...It's funny- when you live in pain, you spend a lot of time thinking about (and trying) different ways to think less about your pain. Like, if you could just...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
End of Semester Stress and RA...Who would have thought: I'm sick again! And it's at the worst possible time for a graduate student: finals week. This serves as a stark reminder of how much my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What can I do to prevent more damage to my fingers...My little fingers & thumbs have become crooked & quite painful...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Surgery/Nervous ...I saw the hand specialist who believes the bumps on my knuckles are rheumatoid nodules (although my rheumy wasn't completely sure) Ultimately, I decided to have the surgery to remove...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Dealing with RA fevers...I'm currently dealing with my latest of several RA fevers that I've had on and off these past couple months, and it's the hottest day of the year to make...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Knee flare up...Hello, I really need some opinions or info of someone has a similar problem. I got diagnosed with JRA when I was 6 years old and am currently 32. Living...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares & Flare Management
How Much Do You Know about Rheumatoid Arthritis?...As many of you already know, the month of May is dedicated to Arthritis Awareness Month. This year, in honor of awareness month, we are testing your knowledge of RA!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rheumatoid fatigue...What to do about RA Fatigue. Every couple of weeks or so I have day or two that I feel absolutely exhausted and run down. Makes it really hard to...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesBrain Fog
Sandie...I was diagnosed with RA 8 yrs ago. I am now 68. I started on MTX which I didn’t feel great on. I always seemed to be taking prednisone, and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Behavioral Responses & RA...A few years ago, I began to recognize, what I viewed as an irrational, pre-flare event. I would have a burst of anger…typically evidenced by a dramatic overstatement of my...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwareness
Started methotrexate ...Finally say my Dr. He said I had a bad case and that it had went too long undiagnosed. But he thinks he can get me some relief. He put...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Social security disability ...My spouse with RA is trying to get SSDI. She has a robust 40 year work history, and is only applying because she keeps having to take off work due...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
25 Summer Activities for Bad Pain Days...With summer just around the corner, many of us are ready to enjoy more activity, BBQs, and days in the sun. It’s been a long, cold winter and you’re excited...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Poem...I shared on Facebook & was asked to share here. I hope y'all enjoy!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What I’ve Learned From the RA Community...The rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community is diverse. It is full of people from all ages, genders, and geographic locations. The RA community is also full of support. People looking for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Alcohol Consumption and RA...Stay with me here: I think there's a surprisingly intricate relationship between alcohol and RA. Don't get me wrong; I love occasionally indulging in a drink after a difficult day...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
