How to Explain Your RA Fatigue...Fatigue. It seems like we talk about fatigue all the time. Every month is a new article or post about fatigue. We’ve had it up to here with fatigue. We...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Beginning, Middle, and Moving Forward: A Personal Journey...I was in the USAF and kept getting migraine headaches; my neck hurt every time I moved it. The military said, "You just don't want to work." I was made...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Jean...I was diagnosed with RA several years ago. I take an infusion for the RA every two months. At first I was ok, but the last year my fatigue has...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Sandy's Story: JRA Since 1958...I started having joint pain at age four in my left hand and both feet. I have been living with JRA for the last 65 years. At one point I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Jen's RA Story...I was diagnosed shortly after a liver transplant. The transplant limits the treatment options that I have. I am not allowed to take anti-inflammatories, supplements, or methotrexate. I have failed...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Carrying On with RA...I'm a 64 year old male that was diagnosed 15 years ago with RA. I'm a self employed as a field mechanic, and my hobbies used to include bowling, softball...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Adrienne aching legs...I have aching in my legs everyday 😭 plus inflammation. I take of course meds but this doesn't help....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceVenting
Finding Balance At Work With RA...Hello, my name is Ruby. At 34-years old I was diagnosed with primary Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and CPS. It took a few years of appointments to discover the source...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Energy Conservation: Learning to Prioritize Physical Activities With RA...I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the fall of 2016 at age 30, although in retrospect, I’d likely been dealing with the disease for most of my life...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Severe side effect of biological treatment...I have RA for more than 20 years and thyroid too. Although it is yet not at an advanced stage, I am getting flare-ups anytime and getting all right in...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
RA Flares...Since the beginning of the year I’ve been having flares. Sometimes I can barely walk. I’m on Xeljanz for many years,and now 1mg of Prednisone. It has been a bit...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares & Flare Management
I am experiencing digestive issues ...I don't consume sugar or gluten but recently have had more digestive issues than usual. This comes at a time when I am dealing with more pain and I feel...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Sharing Chronic Illness Stories...Sharing your story when you have a chronic illness with people who have similar experiences is a wonderful experience — in the sense that you build community together. I recently...Reactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Haha! How has it not? I would need more characters to be specific. ...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How do I make it to my brother’s funeral 3 hrs away while also caring for husband w/Parkinson’s?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Have You Experienced This Sort of Pain?...Working at night, I was trying to sleep today and both knees were swollen and very painful. Pain turning in bed Pain in all positions Pain propped with pillows Etc...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Unwanted Pity...How to deal with sympathetic on lookers when having mobility issues. Is it normal to feel "mad"?...Reactions0reactionsComments70 replies
Should I make lifestyle changes...I'm a 63-year-old retiree diagnosed with RA about five years ago. I've tried various medications, with Humira initially helping but eventually becoming ineffective. Enbrel is working well now. A major...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Devices for RA...Hey everyone! What kind of gadgets or tools you use to help with your RA symptoms. It can be anything that makes things easier. What do you use and does...Reactions0reactionsComments113 repliesAssistive DevicesFlares & Flare ManagementCoping
My Online RA Community Has Made a Positive Difference in My Life...Living the last 20-plus years with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I learned pretty quickly the social isolation that comes along with the diagnosis. I personally believe that we were never meant...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
