Popular Forum Conversations: July 2022...The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum...reactionscomments
Ruminating and Rheumatic Disease...Do you ruminate? Wow, I do, and I hate doing so. For those who are unfamiliar, rumination is replaying words, events, or...reactions4comments
just diagnosed with seropositive RA, 61 years old...Hello, I'm overwhelmed with my diagnosis, and reading horrible things about seropositive RA being severe and progressive, and short life expectancy after...reactions12repliesNewly DiagnosedProgressionTips & Advice
Pain in lower right quadrant of back...I have been having mobility issues due to severe pain in lower right portion of back. I went to chiro and had...reactions2repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Arthritis...I was sixteen years old when I had an arthritis diagnosis. I first had cardiac problems. After investigation, my cardiologist found my...reactions2comments
Stress and RA Don’t Play Well Together...Hey, are you feeling stressed? Is life stressful? Is it the good kind of stress or the bad kind of stress? Does...reactions6comments
Seronegative.. odd symptoms ...Hi! I'm 45 and was diagnosed with seronegative RA today. I have pretty bad swelling that happened quickly, within a month and...reactions3repliesDiagnosisSeronegative RANewly Diagnosed
Skin Infections and RA: A Rather Gross Story...Many community advocates on our site have discussed a variety of complications that come from having RA. From heart problems to high...reactions11comments
Learning lessons from the good times...Even though experiencing “good times” with RA may seem out of reach, I have found that when those good times happen, it...reactions3comments
The Need to Improve Transportation Accessibility...Since I don’t drive and use a motorized wheelchair for mobility because of my rheumatoid arthritis, accessible transportation options are essential for...reactions10comments
Getting on Humira ...I have been on Methotrexate for 12 weeks with little improvement. My Rheumatologist is trying to get me started on Humira but...reactions2repliesBiologic Medication
Racquel H. Dozier...Racquel H. Dozier was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2002. At the prime of her life, Racquel and her family had relocated...
Rheum!...I've had RA for a few years now, oth my older sister and my mum also have it. I have been on...reactions3repliesBiologic MedicationTreatment
How RA Changed My Expectations of Parenthood...Before I was a mother, I dreamed about all of the things that I would do with my children. From thoughts of...reactions6comments
Diving into the History of RA: Part 1...The cause and history of RA are widely unknown. Researchers believe RA may be due to a combination of genetic predisposition and...reactions26comments
How I Thrive...People often ask how I can be so upbeat with all my limitations? My answer is "what other way is there?" I...reactions4comments
Diagnosed Today. 34 Years Old....Hello. I have just been diagnosed with RA today. I am 34 yr old. I have a 6 week old baby and...reactions18repliesNewly Diagnosed
My Experience with COVID-19...After over two and half years of the pandemic, I finally caught the virus. I tested positive after attending an in-person event...reactions1comment
Invisible Illness: A Name Coined by Someone Who Didn't Have RA...“Invisible illness.” There’s been a lot of talk about this increasingly inaccurate phrase lately. Many of our community members tell stories about...reactions10comments
The Distractions of RA Brain Fog...As we continue to deal with direness of our present condition, I've noticed that the brain fog I've written about in the...reactions32comments
