Does My RA Doctor REALLY Hear Me?...Finding someone who might be a good fit was challenging enough. I had high expectations.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Community Forums Roundup: Support for the Undiagnosed and Newly Diagnosed...medications: CommunityMemberab9140: "I am drained with pain in my shoulder I have today had an injection of anesthetic +steroid should have helped right... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Angela Lundberg...Right now Angela is excited to be working as a freelance writer for Arthritis Self-Management magazine.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
The little things can make for a wonderful day...the lodge while getting out of the wet boots and socks I noticed something when tossing my wet gloves on the floor near the fire to dry, the top of... By Ed Burgoyne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Flare Prediction: Do You Know Ahead of Time?...This has led to speculation that a blood test might be developed to predict a flare up to a week in advance. ... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Hostess with the Mostest... Hip Pain...Ever since my RA went into full force, I have not been able to pull off party-prep in a day.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection Risk...Antibody tests, also known as serologic tests, are important in the fight against COVID-19.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Realistic Treatment Expectations With RA...Information, no matter how vague, will help you decide on treatment options, and making the right choices can change the whole trajectory of your rheumatoid... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Getting Accommodations During the Pandemic...It is shallow and has a zero-entry area and a water wheelchair which Richard can use to wheel me right in.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Fatigue: Long COVID-19 or Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare?...Now, I am having high blood sugar since June 5, 2021.... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Risky: Opioids with BZDs...If you stop breathing, well, it’s lights out, baby.... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Swollen Lymph Nodes and RA...But I knew that the connection was slight and that helped ease the worry.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
20 Surprising Little Things You Can Do to Start Feeling Better Today...Lose weight if necessary – less weight on you is less stress on your joints.... By Melissa Halas-Liang5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heave Ho – Lifting with RA...One is the actual weight of the object(s). Does it make sense to lift something heavier than, say 5 pounds, without help? ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Clearing Up RA Infusion Confusion...Of course, everyone needs to find the right day and time that works for them.... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What’s It Worth?: The Pros and Cons of Methotrexate...However, knowing that I might be damaging my liver has definitely taken away some of the relaxation benefits of wine, and I’m experimenting with seeing... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Community Views: 6 Ways to Combat Morning Stiffness...“I have a morning drink made from high-quality essential oils.”... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
A Fascinating Analogy...Or, I hate to commit to a social engagement too far in advance for fear I might have to cancel if a flare is on board. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Misplaced Identity: Losing My Place in Society...You never know what you might discover. What do you know you "need" to do but have been reluctant to actually do?... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Flares & JRA Diagnosis- the long journey from youth to adulthood...In my teen years I started telling Mama that something wasn't right, that I wasn't like my peers, SOMETHING WAS WRONG.... By rockcandi2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments