My RA Journey Begins...I’ve found it helpful beyond measure. I’ve spent hours reading through articles, stories, and comments and learned SO much.... By KidAtHeart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Keeping it safe with RA..... - Every second counts when responding to an emergency call so it is critical that house numbers are visible.... By eebtool5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Problems after 2nd.stage knee revision...My surgeon then offered me a second opinion( but from a surgeon who was connected to the hospital.)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSurgery
Hand ultrasound help!...Active inflammation involving left second MCP joint. 2....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Inspired to Inspire...There were days I hurt beyond all and didn't want to do it anymore, but I got up and got moving.... By cindyr2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is it safe to exercise on my knuckles?...I do manage use my knuckles for 30-60 seconds until I don't feel my fingers (due to stopping blood flow in this position) or my knuckles does hurt....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Felty Questions...What would be considered routine screenings above and beyond your usual blood work. Thanks!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatment
12 year old with JIA and now having thyroid issues...We noticed a second lump above the first and I took her to Urgent Care....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCaregivingSymptomsHealthcare Team
Liar, liar pants on fire!...(I honestly do not blame her for it, it's not like she for one thing actually knew when she got pregnant with me, or my brother or sister for... By 1lpkg257 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What helps with severe pain and flares postpartum?...I went into remission for a few years but unfortunately everything flared up when I got pregnant....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
New ** I'm trying to understand the pain...I understand that my joints will hurt, but lately it has gone beyond just joint pain. By the end of the day, I can barely move....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
Is it RA or an infection?...Well I have been sick since December and I am now on my second round of antibiotics within a month....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Early 40's and my arthritis is changing gears...Round 1: Both knees flared beyond the usual stiffness to extreme swelling, treated with a week of prednisone until I could see the rheumatologist.... By eringunsinger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Nodules...Now let you know that I have course have had swelling on my fingers on toes and elbows and wrists and hands ... that doesn't even allow me to By disney19621 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Rheumatologist Wasn't Listening to Me...Thankfully, I had been journaling my horrible symptoms and my emotional pain, and one day, it's like I heard a voice telling me to "send him your journal... By carolhc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
52 Years of JRA/RA... and Counting...And that's the thing... life goes on BEYOND rheumatoid arthritis. Sure, I get down sometimes. Sure, I ask "why me" sometimes.... By notmstaken3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Juggling With Knives...But the truth is that most days I don’t drop my knives and I am willing to bet that you don’t either because you are strong beyond measure.... By rayogagirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
DMARDs and Horrible Psychiatric/Mood Altering Side Effects...As a nurse, my professional registration body supported my and there is not mark on my record.... By clobb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Knee flare up...I am not on any meds as I have been trying to get pregnant, just the occasional prednisone and IBUPROFEN....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFlares & Flare Management
RA, give me a break!...This year I started an online Bible Study & send a short lesson out weekly, plus I have taken up painting.... By lorib2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
