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
Lowered dosage...I started with a new rheumatologist and he is having me gradually lower my dosage of prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine. My pain has...reactions4repliesTreatment
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The importance of diet for my RA journey. ...Hi there, I've DXed myself with RA with the help of this website and other online information. My PCP has checked me...reactions10repliesDiet & NutritionFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
RA and Misconceptions - Why Us?...Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most enigmatic chronic illnesses out there; dealing with it daily is a herculean feat. Fatigue, pain...reactions38comments
Aggressive treatment for mild disease?...I know that aggressive treatment is highly recommended for newly diagnosed patients to ward off any permanent damage. However, I was diagnosed...reactions8repliesBiologic MedicationProgressionSeronegative RA
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