Medication...I've have started on a new medication, Amgevita ( a biologic which I inject), and have experienced total debilitating fatigue for a...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...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...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...reactions11repliesNewly 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...reactions2repliesSymptoms
My Life...I am 53 soon to be 54 years old. I once was a very active woman. I did manly labor and loved...reactions7comments
Family...I am fine - all the things that RA does - yeah. I actually have bouts of not believing I am sick...reactions3repliesAwareness
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions9repliesAwarenessCoping
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...reactions1replyFlares & 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"...reactions17repliesCoping
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions8comments
Ra...Hi my name is Joe my first time on here I was diagnosed with RA year ago but I’m having trouble with...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Aldolase test...Has anyone had a Aldolase blood test with results at a high level? I am currently being tested for RA among other...reactions2replies
Transitioning Healthcare...This was a difficult article to write, weirdly. Many of the incidents happened soon after I moved to a new state, but...reactions13comments
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...reactions19repliesNewly 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...reactions22comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions18comments
