What Is an Ablation for AFib?...Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast...reactionscomments
How Does RA Affect Your Feet?...As many of our community members know, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects everyone differently. The feet are one of the most common places...reactions121comments
You Know You Have RA When . . ....We know that the typical signs and symptoms associated with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include joint stiffness and swelling as...reactions11comments
Wanting More Credit for More Effort...It’s seared in my memory: sitting in my wheelchair across the desk of my school guidance counselor with my mother sitting beside...reactions11comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Early Menopause...It was 2011. I was 35 years old and walking through a store with my mom. The airflow and temperature in the...reactions22comments
My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It...reactionscomments
Dating: When to Tell or Not to Tell?...Disclosing to someone new in your life, whether that's a romantic partner, friend, employer, coworker, or anybody else, can be complicated and...reactions11comments
A new "wrinkle" to my journey with RA....vertigo...For over a year I've been flaring off and on then about a month ago I 'got to' experience 2 ambulance rides...reactions30comments
Anemia, Chronically Gone?...An amazing thing has happened, I've realized over the last year. Maybe I sound silly and superstitious, but I almost don't want...reactions2comments
Body Exhaustion: A Pain in the Tail!...I had a recent painful experience that I'm sure other individuals have also experienced--I'd like to corroborate this experience with my own...reactions26comments
Taking Humira Weekly: A Worsening of RA Symptoms...I’m not sure what’s been making my RA worse lately, but my joints are in a lot more pain and my bloodwork...reactions6comments
Hearing Issues and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Add It to the List...I’ve struggled with my hearing for as long as I can remember. It’s been something that has caused me feelings of isolation...reactions34comments
Anemic and Confused: Part 1...For over a year, rheumatoid arthritis has not been my biggest health concern. (I know, right?!) My biggest health issue has been...reactions7comments
Anemic and Confused: Part 2...In part 1 of this article, I discussed my history with abnormal menses. In this article, I discuss my options and next...reactions13comments
What Does That Say?...I’ll admit it: I’ve never had great penmanship. As a young child, I was an overachiever with report cards filled with “E’s”...reactions2comments
Balancing Act and Humira Hangover...Lately I feel like I cannot catch a break. It’s always a few steps forward and a few steps back. I’m constantly...reactions2comments
Nothing’s News...When I was a kid, I was fascinated by spaceships, and I wanted to be an astronaut when I grew up. My...reactions5comments
A Short Update...Hi all, so if you read my previous update, you know of my "Hypogammaglobulinemia" diagnosis from my rheumatologist, back in January. He...reactions5comments
Inflammation...I had spine surgery this past November. It was a 4 level fusion with rods and cages. They also put in a...reactions10comments
Not "Too Difficult"..."I was reminded that having extra needs does not make you too difficult, too time-consuming, but worthy of compassion and love." -Chanel...reactions20comments
