When an Injury Leads to an Injury Which Leads to Bursitis...I recently shared an article about my emergency spinal surgery last fall and how the required adaptations following that procedure required me to avoid bending or twisting at the hips...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
If Someone Told Me __ About My RA, I Would Not Have Believed It. ...We posed this question to our community earlier this year. Some responses were: *"The amount of medication and how often I would go to a doctor appointment." *How bad finding...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesAwareness
Togetherness Powers Our RA Community: Arthritis Awareness Month 2023...May 1 kicks off Arthritis Awareness Month! Awareness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is important for many reasons. RA is a condition that is often misunderstood. Increased awareness can help dispel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Brenda...I was diagnosed last September but I do think I have had it a lot longer. I am finding my strength is going bit by bit as the flare-ups are...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
CINCOM Hand Massager Giveaway...*The CINCOM Hand Massager Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This May, we are celebrating Arthritis Awareness Month with the theme "Togetherness Powers Our RA Community" as...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedAsk Me Anything Live: With Rheumatologist Dr. Donica Baker...*Updated at 6:00 pm est on 5.24.23* Thank you for participating in our Ask Me Anything! This thread will be locked, but we will select the winner of the CINCOM...Reactions0reactionsComments126 repliesHealthcare Team
RA and the Shame of COVID...Well, it finally happened. Despite all precautions taken and warnings observed, I am now unclean! That's right, just shy of 4 years, I have now officially joined the ranks of...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The Long Way Back: My Mental Health Struggles...I have been absent for a while. I am sharing my experience in the hopes that it helps each of us recognize symptoms and needs that MUST be addressed. I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
RA exercise program ...I am wondering if you can discuss what exercise program works best for those of you blessed with RA such as myself. I am 63, blessed with RA, insomnia, and...Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesExercise
Me-Time: Rest, Reflect, and Recharge...I am definitely an extrovert, but that doesn't mean that I don't need and enjoy alone time and "me-time." Living with chronic pain and RA is exhausting, which anyone who...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA, Graves Disease, heart valve issues ...After being diagnosed with RA about 15 years ago, the “hits just keep on coming “. Next it was Fibromyalgia, then started losing teeth. Following that, I was diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesProgressionFlares & Flare ManagementAwareness
Methotrexate Side Effects...I am wondering if any one in our community has suffered nose bleeds when taking methotrexate? I have been on methotrexate before and have had other side effects. However, my...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide Effects
Tips on Recovering from Shoulder Replacement Surgery...A bit of advanced planning and preparation before shoulder replacement surgery can help with the recovery process. Although every individual is different, there are considerations that can be helpful for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Covid and RA...I've recently had a bad case of Covid where I tested positive for 26 days!. Since having Covid I've been having the worst RA flare since being diagnosed in 2009...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Dear Rheumatoid Arthritis Community...I want to share that I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis three years ago. Although I have been managing my symptoms, I am now seeking advice from the community on...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Heartbroken...“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment...Good morning hi all, I’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2011. I took meds for a year and a half, then stopped taking them and changed to a strict...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Eat Better With RA, Feel Better With RA?...RA Health Leader Franki recently shared her exploration into alternatives to medication, including changing her diet and lifestyle (Article: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/lifestyle-and-nutrition ) I am curious about your experience. Have you noticed...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Self-Care Isn’t Easy With Rheumatoid Arthritis...Whenever I play the "if I had a million dollars" game in my head, I always have one thing at the top of my list - regular massage. Over the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
