Accessible Alternative Long-term Pain Management Options...These alternative pain management options (often) take a longer time to see any noticeable changes in overall pain and fatigue levels. These...reactions3comments
4 Things You Don't Need to Apologize for With RA...Being a newer member of the RA community (I just recently passed my 2-year diagnosis-versary), I have learned a lot about what...reactions22comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Editor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes...reactionscomments
I Love and Hate My Life...Rheumatoid arthritis has caused a real dichotomy in my life. It caused so much turmoil but also some wonderful things. More often...reactions25comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions12comments
How Are You Doing, Honestly?...Just offering a safe and supportive space for anyone to share how they're currently doing....reactions53repliesCoping
