Emotionally Preparing for Surgery...Surgery – a necessary part of living with RA, unfortunately, and a major event in a patient’s life. Since this is part 2 of a 2-part series on preparing for...reactions5comments
Preparing For Surgery - A Guide...Surgery. For many of us with rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic illnesses, surgery is as much a part of life as fatigue or blood tests or having to make a...reactions2comments
Rf blood tests...What are the normal levels for rf factors...I just had my bloodwork done and I don't understand the results...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
“Anticipatory” Pain...I was just in a discussion about chronic illness, with my daughter…she mentioned, “anticipatory pain.” I think that is when you are expecting pain…and the expectation affects you. May it’s...reactions3repliesAwareness
Frequent cold sores...Don't know if it's just me but since I was diagnosed with RA almost 3 years ago and started on the DMARDs then biologic, seems like every two months, I...reactions2repliesComorbiditiesTips & AdviceBiologic Medication
Not more trouble brewing....I have had my second infection, this time i had a chest infection, right lung and was told not to take my methotrexate injection and was given some kind of...reactions3repliesCopingMental HealthSeronegative RA
Choosing a car with doors that are not too heavy...Hi. I need a new car. I've done a lot of research related to cars and arthritis but I can't find anything on my specific issue. I find car doors...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceAssistive Devices
Oppression Days/Daze...I’m coming to grips that some days are just not good ones. It’s not just the pain, fatigue, or joint limitations from rheumatoid arthritis, it’s the days when the fight...reactions14comments
Heart Disease....I have had my Heart Scan and I have Heart Disease my LAD artery is blocked and I am waiting to go back to see the Cardiologist when they send...reactions7replies
Meeting Fellow Chronic Illness Warriors...I had a recent experience that I wanted to share with everyone in this community. My aim is to showcase the importance of community when it comes to having a...reactions5comments
My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles erupt...reactionscomments
The Ticker Tape Parade of RA Symptoms...Yesterday I was relaxing in the afternoon and I started to feel my left ankle throb. Feeling surprised, I looked down and thought, “What now?” I know by now I...reactions31comments
Advocating for Pain Relief and Breastfeeding with RA...As a woman and a twice-over-mama, I have realized an unfortunate dichotomy among breastfeeding your child and choosing other things in your life. For example, for many women it’s all...reactions4comments
My RA Journey...I was just diagnosed with RA on February 14. 2022. It's been a struggle. At 1st, the RF factor was found in my blood. My rheumatologist didn't see any signs...reactions2comments
Life is Hard...I was diagnosed about a year ago and my life has changed dramatically. I used to walk 5 miles a day and ride horses every weekend. That is no longer...reactions12comments
How Are You Doing, Honestly?...Just offering a safe and supportive space for anyone to share how they're currently doing....reactions53repliesCoping
Medication...I've have started on a new medication, Amgevita ( a biologic which I inject), and have experienced total debilitating fatigue for a day or two after taking it. I generally...reactions1replyBiologic Medication
Muscle aches...I've had RA for 18 years with long periods of remission. This last year it's returned with a vengeance but I'm also experiencing severe muscle aches and fatigue to the...reactions3repliesSymptoms
The Caterpillar, the Biologic and Rheumatoid Arthritis...I recall my grandfather looking at a Caterpillar bulldozer sitting in his yard at the lakefront property he owned. No one lived at the cottage. The cottage was used on...reactions7comments
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...reactions11repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
