Trying to find a new way to live with RA....My husband is great and works so hard but doesn’t really understand my struggles with each day wether it’s due to flare ups or horrible fatigue....Reactions 0 reactions Comments31 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementDepressionFriends & Family
Alyce's Body Here...We’re all worn out, and fatigue is high, but we’re trying. We push ourselves as much as we can until Alyce reacts and says I’ve got to rest.... By alyces3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The painful wait to see if I have rheumatoid arthritis...Since being completely gluten free for a couple weeks now my fatigue has become better but not normal and my knuckles continue to feel more stiff, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies
RA is Truly Different for Everyone - My Onset Story...In regards to impacting me day to day - putting flare-ups and fatigue aside, I struggled a lot when everything seemed to be spiraling out of control.... By kelseyhaus4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is it a flare or is the disease progressing?...the most debilitating part of RA had been the several episodes of debilitating fatigue that completely derailed my life and would last anywhere from 2-...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
The Diagnosis...Fainting in the heat, lack of flexibility, bowing the ankles, stiffness, unexplained illnesses, fatigue that lasted days at a time, chronic dry skin and... By highnotehoney3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My History of RA...Ive been thru the progressive gamut of meds over the years, with MTX being the worst (rapid weight-loss, fatigue, vomiting, hypotension, etc) and Naproxen... By toyman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I can't walk today...Currently, I have constant fatigue and very frequent urination. Fingers crack all the time, I have constant thirst, and I have trouble sleeping....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Life after death....The usual; night sweats, all over pain, insomnia, chronic fatigue etc. etc. I got admitted in to hospital for a lumbar procedure to see if I had IIH.... By francescajames254 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
TNF inhibitor...oral MTX (seemed to help initially then quit working), MTX subQ (seemed to help initially then quit working, plus I couldn't deal with the debilitating fatigue...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatment
Out of the Blue...I missed a lot of work due to pain, and when I was at work, I often fell asleep right at my desk because the fatigue was uncontrollable.... By adramsey4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Medication frustration!...It's hard not to get down when my 2 wonderful children are begging me for things that I can't do at the time or I get behind on my housework... By jordynashleyh4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My short (but long) journey with RA...This resolved the inflammatory bowel issues I had, but still could not explain the chronic pain, fatigue and mental fogginess that I experienced on a nearly... By frazzled5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Unpredictability of Chronic Illness...Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes symptoms like joint and muscle pain, photosensitivity, fatigue, and organ problems.... By 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My 1 Year RA-nniversary!...I have Chronic fatigue as well (from the RA and drugs I think) so sometimes finding a balance with pacing is difficult.... By malmooge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Diagnosed but not sure...Extreme fatigue some/most days. I have chronic microcytic anemia, Reynauds, dry eyes, and neck/shoulder pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Trouble in the Parking Lot...It doesn't care at all about whole-body pain, and fatigue, and a hurt that nothing can reach, so I don't even try. Just... be patient with me.... By 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
bloodwork initially fine?...And fatigue, some days not so bad, others extreme. Went to a chiropractor who told me I have tennis elbow....Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Active 6 days agoTNF induced Lupus...The Humira was a game changer and helped so much but now I've been having a lot more flare activity, rashes, joint swelling, fatigue, etc....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Acceptance, hope and gratitude....not always confirm that RA exists as an autoimmune disease, it is not an exclusive disease of older people and RA also has more invisible symptoms like fatigue... By linaotalora5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
