When Is It Time for Knee Replacement Surgery? Part 2...In the past decade, the journey with my knees has involved multiple steroid injections, two rounds of hyaluronic acid gel injections in each knee, numerous x-rays taken by different doctors...reactions3comments
Bilateral lower leg pain in evening or with prolonged immobility...Anyone have unbearable pain in lower legs that feels like legs are cold. If I put a heating pad the pain goes away but as soon as the warmth is...reactions1reply
The Many Faces of RA Pain...The pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis is not a one-size-fits-all situation. When I reflect on it, the types of pain, the way we each experience it, the duration, etc. are all...reactions6comments
Anyone on Actemra?...Hello my dear friends, I did a search and found one person who had mentioned it and one of their stories. Thank you for sharing! Wondered if anybody had some...reactions4repliesBiologic Medication
Explaining My RA Fatigue...There’s 1 symptom of rheumatoid arthritis that I struggle with, regardless of my disease status. Even on my best days - days after my IV treatment when I feel like...reactions91comments
Re-Embracing the Nap...I’m about to say something blasphemous (for me). Over the past 6 months, I stopped napping! I know, right?!?! Ms. Embrace the Nap, Take the Nap, PRIORITIZE the nap stopped...reactions5comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Is a Family Affair...You’ve probably heard the saying, “it takes a village….” It’s usually used in reference to raising children, but it also applies to RA. You see, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness...reactions3comments
Managing Shame ...Do you experience shame when it comes to RA? One of our writers shared how, for him, RA triggers shame (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=40217). For those who can relate, do you have any...reactions37replies
Golimumab ...My rheumatologist gave me my first shot of Golimumab on Thursday and I was hoping to hear how other people found the injection...reactions2replies
My Experience with Food Insecurity and Rheumatoid Arthritis...Food insecurity is defined by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a “lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” It is very well-researched and...reactions12comments
Walking Slower May Be Better When You Have RA...I walk a lot. It’s my main form of exercise, and I walk at a fairly quick pace — one of my recent walks was a 16:30-mile. And while I...reactions2comments
RA and Having a spinal fusion ...Has anyone had a spinal fusion surgery for repair of 2herniated discs that pinched nerves, and attempt to treat spinal stenosis of the spine. The discs collapsed on top of...reactions62repliesSurgery
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Shame...Shame. It goes hand-in-hand with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic illness, and disability. Every day, we get one thousand little subconscious hints that we should hide our illnesses and feel embarrassed about...reactions27comments
Being Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in an Era Where Social Media Didn’t Exist...One thing I wish I had back 17 years ago when I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis was more resources. Informational pamphlets at a doctor’s office or magazines that featured...reactions2comments
Finding My New Rheumatologist, Part 1...My rheumatologist told me that he is retiring in May. Gulp. I have been with him a long time, and I have always treasured his advice and skill in treatment...reactions6comments
Severe RA and treatments...My husband was dx with severe RA over a year ago. So far no meds or combination of meds have done anything in the way of slowing things down. methotrexate...reactions4repliesBiologic Medication
Has anyone had wrist surgery...I am contemplating wrist surgery, total wrist replacement. I've discounted fusion of the wrist as an option. Any advice or insight?...reactions10replies
My RA Care Team Includes My Therapist...When most rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients think about their disease management care team, I imagine they first think about their rheumatologist, followed maybe by a physical therapist, perhaps a chiropractor...reactions5comments
