Can't Get Up Off the Floor?...I'm 69 years old and had joint and disc disease for years now. With RA I can't get up off the floor if I fall or down there for some...reactions3comments
What to do - keep with prednisone or got to Biologics...Hi I have had RA for about 7 years. I am on methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine. I had my worst flare up about 3 months ago and was in so much...reactions18repliesBiologic Medication
Missing the Big Picture!...Do you ever feel like the dots are not connecting, the pieces are not lining up, or you are missing something? Odds are, you are focusing on the little stuff...reactions8comments
What to Do with Health Anxiety when You Have RA?...It’s a well-known established fact — okay, maybe not "established" per se, but it’s at least pervasive — that having a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) induces a certain...reactions8comments
People my age look at me like I'm crazy...I have had people my age ask me why they don't see me out socializing and when I tell them its like oh!!! In my mind I'm thinking try a...reactions4repliesVentingFriends & Family
Rheumatoid arthritis with a twist ...I am 71. Diagnosed back in 2014. Went thru the array of meds, prednisone. methotrexate, plaquenil. Today humira with the help of tramadol, muscle relaxers and Celebrex. I use those...reactions1reply
My First Fall...Since my rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and, shortly after, my osteoporosis diagnosis, I knew I had a) a high fall risk and b) a higher chance of complications if I fell...reactions38comments
In search of top notch rheumatologists...My husband is 54 and has RA (approx 7 yrs) and chronic lung disease from birth. His rheumy tried all treatments he can safely take with no improvements at all...reactions7repliesHealthcare Team
Financial Planning Considerations for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Having a chronic condition is expensive. At age 2 when I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, I had no idea what I was in for with either the disease...reactions7comments
The Golden Years...I am 72 years old. I have had RA since my son was born 42 years ago. It started quickly. I woke up one morning with nearly every joint in...reactions4comments
Headaches and rheumatoid arthritis...I also noticed is that the severity of my headaches - migraines often corresponds with the severity of my RA symptoms - my headaches. and like him It’s got me...reactions10repliesFriends & Family
Exercise Equipment ...Hi everyone, Hopefully everyone is staying warm and safe. I am considering buying the “Total Gym” machine. I can not walk on uneven ground and because of hip issues. I...reactions2repliesExercise
Frustrated, need some guidance and really just people to talk to...Hello, I want to thank everyone for taking the time to read and if you can post! I'm 60 years old, feel like 90 most days. About 4 months ago...reactions8repliesVenting
Pain above and beyond that no doctor 💔 faje...No doctor eve. Cause, I'm a little I can't find a doctor who cares about my recovering drug addict are you trying for over 30 ye ars to make the...reactions1replyHealthcare TeamCoping
FeaturedFrustration Friday (Judgement Free Vents, Rants, & Open Discussion) ...Need to just get something off your chest about RA? We get how frustrating managing RA can be. This is a place to talk about it. We can make this...reactions21repliesVenting
I Am Fine...I am fine - not great, not terrible; just "fine". I used to be good - great, even. But then, the rheum-dragon hit me and 'good' and 'great' turned into...reactions19comments
Jealousy: A Confession...I confess - sometimes I am jealous of other people’s good health. I want those arms that have shoulders that can swing like windmills or reach objects more than 6...reactions8comments
RA - Same Disease, New Symptoms...I’ve lived with joint pain for as long as I can remember, but I wasn’t diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) until 2016, at the age of 30. I have written...reactions21comments
New RA Accessibility Tool for the Cold, Winter Months...I recently found a new tool/product that has really transformed how I handle the cold winter months. Although I’m in Florida, the temperatures can get down in the lower 40s...reactions2comments
Dealing with Loss, Failure, and RA...Disappointment. Loss. Failure. These are things that everyone has to deal with, but those who live with chronic illness and especially rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a special relationship with those...reactions6comments