New to RA and had some questions...Hi all, i havent been diganosed with RA yet but theres nothing else it could be. I was a healthy 43 year old until now. Is there any natural ways...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Popping Joints...I am a newly diagnosed Seropositive 50yo female. After years of what I thought was osteoarthritis pain, I sought treatment when I started experiencing excessive swelling in my feet and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
My Life...I am 53 soon to be 54 years old. I once was a very active woman. I did manly labor and loved working in my yard. I kept my house...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Family...I am fine - all the things that RA does - yeah. I actually have bouts of not believing I am sick. Yesterday morning, in my morning shower, I decided...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
Brain Fog in a Multitasking World...The pressure in our society to do everything in the least amount of time is overwhelming, to put it mildly. The pressure on the average, healthy person to keep up...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
low self esteem...before I was diagnosed, I blames myself for tiredness thinking it was low motivation and laziness. Much of my life I had low energy. Just wondering how many have been...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesAwarenessCoping
Covid Bivalent Booster and Flu Shot combo - anybody else get a flare?...Just wanted to check in with my fellow RA warriors and ask - I had my Covid bivalent booster and yearly flu shot about a week and a half ago...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingSymptoms
RA Fatigue...I find myself enjoying 3 days a week (walking, doing chores, etc.) and the rest of the week recuperating from the "good" days. I feel guilty that I'm always resting...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCoping
Questions to Ask Your Rheumatologist about Rheumatoid Arthritis...Heading into an appointment with your doctor can be overwhelming or stressful. You also may not always know the right questions to ask, even if you've been living with RA...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
As I Get Older, People Seem to Care Less About My RA...Finding someone. Dating. Relationships. When you have rheumatoid arthritis or any chronic illness, being in a relationship comes with extra challenges. If there’s anything relationships don’t need – it’s more...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Ra...Hi my name is Joe my first time on here I was diagnosed with RA year ago but I’m having trouble with hoarseness in my voice and was wondering if...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Aldolase test...Has anyone had a Aldolase blood test with results at a high level? I am currently being tested for RA among other things I assume. I have several RA symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Transitioning Healthcare...This was a difficult article to write, weirdly. Many of the incidents happened soon after I moved to a new state, but I felt guilty writing about them. Where I...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Recent Diagnosis and Multiple Specialists ...Hello All. I am recently diagnosed with RA, Sjorgren Syndrome and possible SLE. All my symptoms indicate SLE, RA and Sjorgren but my Rheumatologist only diagnosed RA & Sjorgren Syndrome...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsHealthcare Team
It’s Not Patience, It’s Exhaustion...My husband Richard knows my true nature. I try to hide it and improve upon it, but the truth is that I am impatient. People mistake my exhaustion for patience...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Struggling with the AIP Diet...I've seen a few posts on our site about individuals who have tried the autoimmune protocol diet (AIP). It's a diet designed to reduce inflammation and also an elimination/reintroduction diet...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
40 Year Veteran of RA, But Age is Not My Friend...I was first diagnosed with RA in 1982 after a "spontaneous effusion" of my right knee. I was 17. It took nearly 2 years and being part of a trial...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Lowered dosage...I started with a new rheumatologist and he is having me gradually lower my dosage of prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine. My pain has gotten worse, I feel like I am in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
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The importance of diet for my RA journey. ...Hi there, I've DXed myself with RA with the help of this website and other online information. My PCP has checked me with three different tests. The RheumASSURE panel showed...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesDiet & NutritionNewly DiagnosedFlares & Flare Management
