I can't some of things I love to do, like gardening and going for walks....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
I have RA, Fibromyalgia, psoriasis, asthma. What symptoms come from which one. Always pain/tired....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
RA HAS MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ENJOY 5 MINUTES OF MY DAY ...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Dry eyes, sun sensitivity, skin issues, fatigue a and brain fog is pretty bad at times....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Visible app and/or wearable...I have been using the Visible app to help track my symptoms. It is specifically for illness tracking, not activity tracking, and is geared toward invisible illnesses. So far, it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
2 types of pain ?...Can anyone relate to the following 2 types of pain. 1-achiness in the hands and knees all day not sever but mild pain and 2-incredible painful bursts in random areas...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Prevents me from traveling to see family and friends and overnight travel. ...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
How do you balance pushing yourself to exercise more vs ending up overdoing it?...I struggle with energy levels from day to day. Yesterday I walked a mile after months of only short walks. I struggled the rest of the day with feeling depleted...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesExercise
Choosing Biologics for Arthritis Management...What factors influenced your decision to start or avoid using a biologic medication? Did you research the potential side effects yourself, or did you rely solely on your doctor’s advice?...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceBiologic Medication
Diagnosed this year - Gratitude post...So yeah... I was officially diagnosed with RA 11th June of this year. This was after a visit with my primary in April. It took quite a while to get...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingNewly Diagnosed
Tiny Wins...An article in the The New York Times caught my eye recently about the importance of accomplishing small tasks and goals in every day life: "Feeling Overwhelmed? Try Tallying Your...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Flare up...Has anyone experienced sore joints after a flare than before a flare has occured. I had a flare a couple of months ago and have painful hands much more now...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Rest when you need too. Educate family members what RA is...The guilt that comes with chronic illness....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Forging Outside of Your Comfort Zone...As someone who has experienced joint pain and lived with rheumatoid arthritis for most of my life now, there is one consistent question I ask myself: How do you get...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Community Polls: The Day-to-Day Impact of RA...At RheumatoidArthritis.net, we thrive on sharing diverse experiences and supporting each other through life with RA at any age and on any diagnosis journey. To help us learn more about...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
