CBD and Hemp products...Has anyone not used the RX drugs subscribed and tried CBD or HEMP products. If so, results and problems feedback....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesMedical MarijuanaDiet & Nutrition
"Can We Switch Bodies?" and Other Empathy-Building Ideas...There have been so many times in my life dealing with chronic illnesses that I have wondered what it would be like to take a moment to step out of... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Leveling Up With RA...Leveling up. It’s for video games, sure, but for those of us who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, we do it every single day. "What could you possibly mean by that?"... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
What do some doctors seem not to understand about RA flares?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Is there always a connection between weather and RA symptoms?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesWeather
Biologics, latent TB and pregnancy wish ...Hello all. I am so excited to write here today, this is my first time to join RA community. I am 34 years old and having Rheumatoid arthritis for 4...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesBiologic Medication
Managing the Mess...I'm not a multi-tasker. I don't do anything in a hurry. I prefer a leisurely stroll over a sprint. That my husband will simultaneously wash dishes, cook a meal, and... By mlynn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
RA in Longer Winters...Never in my life have I experienced the amount of snow that has fallen in Wisconsin this winter, and apparently, this is a warm winter for Wisconsin. Coming from Florida... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Recent diagnosed ...Hi, I’m new to this! Been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Had struggled for over a year with back pain, especially waking me in the night and severe stiffness in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
Why isn’t there a variation of medication to use when you “flare”...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares & Flare Management
shoulder labrum tears...I was diagnosed with RA in 2016. The last 9 months or so I told my rheumatologist my shoulders are starting to hurt. My left shoulder got really bad. After...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Why should I contact my Rheumatologist for every flare?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Active 8 days agoUnknown diagnosis ...I have been seeing my rheumatologist for 15 months. My symptoms started out as an infection on my big toe. Now my feet burn and feel like someone is stabbing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedActive yesterdayStress with RA! What do you do to shake it off? ...Stress is a killer, everyone knows that but for people like us with RA, stress is even worse. It can trigger our illnesses and make an already bad situation even...Reactions 0 reactions Comments49 repliesTips & Advice
When a Fever Amplifies Your RA Symptoms...I am hardly ever a person who gets a fever. To be honest, I can count on one hand the number of fevers I experienced during this past year. And... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
The Great Flare Debate...When you explore Dr. Google for general information about rheumatoid arthritis, you will often see references to the term "flare." Many general information websites discuss flares as if patients with... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
Efficacy of swimming...Low impact Excellent for the entire body Gets the heart going Increases flexibility establishes a fitness routine Improves Brain function Reduces inflammation Improves sleep Reduces stress Helps set goals Offers...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesExercise
RA and gluten...Hello, I'm having big flare up at the moment with RA and was wondering if a gluten free diet might help? I read a few things about gluten not being...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Flying to Nowhere...There is a sort of sadness one feels when you are doing something for the last time. A sadness so often lacking because we often don’t recognize the last. There... By Sophieh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
