Frustrated...I was diagnosed with RA 18 months ago, i have had 3 lots of medication but unfortunately I had severe reactions to all, so have been on nothing for the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & Advice
Consideration Wanted...I’ve written a few articles about the lovely compassion of people in the face of my disability and I have another one for you! This summer 2021, I returned to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
RA and the Restroom...While I live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I also manage Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. In fact, for many years, my RA symptoms were overshadowed by...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Handle Unpredictability ...How do you handle the unpredictability that RA brings? If you make plans one week with friends but a flare comes up ... what do you do? Do you ever...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesTips & Advice
Thumb locks up...A few days ago my thumb started locking up. Its quite painful. I massage the base of my thumb and after a while it releases. Some of my other fingers...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Humira vs. COVID-19...My rheumatologist put me back on Humira for the third time a while ago and I still haven't started it. I know, it's bad that I'm not being compliant with...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Been referred to a cranial facial Doctor...As seen in the topic I am going through some terrible pain in my mouth. I know that rheumatoid arthritis can cause problems with your teeth I saw an endodontist...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Sleep Issues, Again......Sleep and I have a complicated history. I’ve never been the type of person who hits the pillow, closes her eyes, and starts snoring. Growing up with JRA, I would...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
RA...I just was diagnosed three weeks ago. Before being diagnosed I had terrible flare-ups, mostly in my hands. I never experienced pain like that before. I’m pretty healthy and exercise...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
RA and Other Health Challenges...Hello, I also deal with fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease among other diagnoses in my spine. I feel like I have a "stew pot" of pain, unable to determine where...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Traditional Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)...Traditional disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are a treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They are used to reduce inflammation and slow or prevent damage to joints. There are several types...
What Are Biosimilars?...Biosimilars are a type of drug that may be an option for some people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They may be able to replace the biologics that are often used...
Unpredictable, That's What You Are...Who sang along with me to the tune of Nat King Cole’s "Unforgettable"? It’s hard not to sing along because otherwise, we might cry. While you never get used to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Switching from Cimzia to Enbrel ...I've been on Cimzia for 4 years, and up until afew months ago I was fairly well controlled. We started with that one b/c I'm young and still building my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare Management
The Potential of an RA Vaccine...Researchers at the University of Toledo recently reported the potential of creating a vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis by discovering a molecule that suppresses the disease in animals. The findings are...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Sex and Self-Pleasure for Pain Management...Something I wish I'd learned a long time ago was that an orgasm could temporarily reduce the pain I was struggling with from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It's bold and, to...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Need More Help...I have been living with OA for over 20 years. I've had 11 surgeries and both hips were replaced and now have RA. The RA is something new and more...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Secret Place...I have a very private secret place that I go to whenever I’m overwhelmed, feeling powerless, and pissed off. No one but me can go there and no one else...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Life...I have had RA for over 35 years. It took many doctor visits to finally get told what I have. Many visits came out with bags of pills to try...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Nightshade-Free Beef Stew...Fall is upon us and I am really excited to share this recipe with you. It offers a simple way to swap out nightshade veggies. I really started to monitor...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
