“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
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
