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
RD is my Marathon...I have a new Shero. Fredi Bangwa. Fredi ran the 2021 NYC Marathon and celebrated being the last one to cross the finish line at almost 11 hours. The street...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Art and Self-Expression at an Intersection with RA...I have been diagnosed with RA officially for 3 years as of the first week of this past October. It's been a tortuous 3 years between my condition getting worse...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My RA...I have been diagnosed with RA since 2015 I just had swelling on the fingers and morning stiffness in the hands, other than that I had no symptoms. The doc...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How I Read...Books hold a special place in my heart. My parents instilled a love of books in me very early in my life. I loved going to the library, taking a...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
not official but lab results are...anti-ccp 111 crp 22 sed 40 rh factor negative I started with a rash back in June. I have both graves/hoshimotos antibodies. I have pain but not bi-laterally. Nothing swollen...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
rash...Anyone present with a rash on the trunk of body?...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSymptoms
knee surgery...I tore my meniscus in my knee. The MRI to diagnose it also showed progression of RA damage in the knee too. I had surgery ( just a meniscus repair)...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesSurgery
Xeljanz...I just started Xeljanz after years of taking Enbrel. Anyone take Xeljanz? I would love to hear your experience with it (good or bad). Thanks!...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesBiologic Medication
Functional Medicine and Rheumatoid Arthritis...According to The Institute for Functional Medicine, functional medicine "determines how or why an illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual." Now...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
What to Do when the Winter Hurts...I run warm. I have always run warm. If I lived alone, my thermostat would be kept around 68 degrees, and I’d wear short sleeves but have a thin blanket...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Managing Emotions...How do you effectively manage your emotions while also managing your RA? What tips do you have to help others as they ride RA's emotional rollercoaster?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
The Telltale Chronic Illness - Is My Time Running Out?...I’m running out of time. Or, at least, that’s what it always feels like. Having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness, in general, is always feeling like you are racing...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Humira and face rashes...I have been on Humira since March 2021. I am doing incredibly well but have developed the most distressing rashes on my face that seem to appear and disappear...sometimes itchy...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologic MedicationSide EffectsTreatment
Switching Medications ...What has been your experience with switching RA medications? Do family members and support givers understand what that entails and how to best help you? Lynn Marie shared a great...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesFriends & FamilyTreatment
Weak hands and self injection issues...I’m wondering if anyone has thoughts regarding problems with weak hands making self injections difficult? I’m taking Actemra every 7 days, but my hands start losing strength and becoming painful...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBiologic MedicationSymptomsTips & Advice
Neck issues...Hi everyone Ive had RA for 36 years. Lately, I've noticed issues with my neck. It was/is confusing. My first thing in the morning was to apply heat. Not painful;...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesProgression
What Would Inclusion Look Like?...For me, it’s so easy to focus on how much inaccessibility still exists throughout the world and in my community that I lose sight of what inclusion would actually look...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Relief, Anger, Grief - Emotions and RA...My feelings about living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) unfolded over a fairly long time. I have struggled with RA symptoms since childhood. I’ve shared before that my RA symptoms began...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Diagnosis ...Good morning. 9 years ago I went to my Dr. Due to swelling and horrible pain in my feet. I had abnormal blood work and was sent to rheumatologist. Determined...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
