Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis...Hi everyone. I'm Kathy from NC. I was born on March 6, 1969, and diagnosed in 1971 with JRA. I have spent...reactions5comments
new guy...Swelling and pain in joints, sores in mouth etc etc going on for a few years CRP level 11.3 other tests still...reactions3replies
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Breaking Up With A Rheumatologist...Hi everyone! So this week the hot topic is about breaking up with a rheumatologist. This hits home because I've dealt with...reactions71repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceVenting
Flare...I’m in so much pain I feel like if I move a limb it will break off. I’m only on pred and...reactions1replyCoping
RAhope...I was diagnosed 11yrs ago when I was 50 after having a breakdown due to my marriage. Stress bought it on. The...reactions1comment
Coping With a Difficult Recovery...As someone who lives with chronic illness, I have come to expect the unexpected in many ways. Unfortunately, life still throws curveballs...reactions7comments
8 Pain Relief Therapies I Can't Live Without...It's funny- when you live in pain, you spend a lot of time thinking about (and trying) different ways to think less...reactions20comments
End of Semester Stress and RA...Who would have thought: I'm sick again! And it's at the worst possible time for a graduate student: finals week. This serves...reactions1comment
What can I do to prevent more damage to my fingers...My little fingers & thumbs have become crooked & quite painful...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Surgery/Nervous ...I saw the hand specialist who believes the bumps on my knuckles are rheumatoid nodules (although my rheumy wasn't completely sure) Ultimately...reactions2replies
Dealing with RA fevers...I'm currently dealing with my latest of several RA fevers that I've had on and off these past couple months, and it's...reactions6repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & AdviceSymptoms
Knee flare up...Hello, I really need some opinions or info of someone has a similar problem. I got diagnosed with JRA when I was...reactions4repliesFlares & Flare Management
How Much Do You Know about Rheumatoid Arthritis?...As many of you already know, the month of May is dedicated to Arthritis Awareness Month. This year, in honor of awareness...reactionscomments
Rheumatoid fatigue...What to do about RA Fatigue. Every couple of weeks or so I have day or two that I feel absolutely exhausted...reactions12repliesBrain Fog
Sandie...I was diagnosed with RA 8 yrs ago. I am now 68. I started on MTX which I didn’t feel great on...reactions6comments
Behavioral Responses & RA...A few years ago, I began to recognize, what I viewed as an irrational, pre-flare event. I would have a burst of...reactions7repliesAwareness
Started methotrexate ...Finally say my Dr. He said I had a bad case and that it had went too long undiagnosed. But he thinks...reactions1reply
Social security disability ...My spouse with RA is trying to get SSDI. She has a robust 40 year work history, and is only applying because...reactions1reply
25 Summer Activities for Bad Pain Days...With summer just around the corner, many of us are ready to enjoy more activity, BBQs, and days in the sun. It’s...reactions6comments
