Handling Stress...Every joint and bone in my body hurt so bad it was like none of my meds were working. I didn't even go to Church on Sunday.... By nana19561 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Continuation "My Ongoing Saga"...Well, for a while I thought things were going good even though I was still having fatigue as usual.... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Cry baby moment...I look great, I don't look sick, my hands are not scarred or burned, or twisted, but it feels like my hands were hit by a hammer like in... By pmtz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Chin up - toughen it out, but with balance!...They were actually a little bit excited in addition to concerned, as all the blood work they had done were clean on clotting factors.... By 1lpkg255 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Shoes...stylish for the workplace but also functional? ...Now I am sticking to flats and if I wear anything with a heel I wear danskos typically....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceAssistive DevicesWork & Employment
A Rude Awakening...I was fine until I had all my teeth pulled about 1 1/2 yrs ago and then it was on like a wild fire ? out of control and... By crazyspaz551 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
RA, Covid, and Heart/Respiratory Issues...I am also receiving a Holter heart monitor in a couple days to wear for a week.... By grammiesue1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
My RA Story...We as a family were very proud also.... By lilyofthevalley1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
RA, what is it! I was not ready for this!...the weight (as I am over weight) but then it got worse and started to affect my other knee and then my hands to the point the pain was so... By lindsay0627091 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migratory gout......(If this is arthritis then the 'wear and tear' cliche is nonsense in my opinion.)... By mrlogic-not1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Water (pool) has given me a better quality of life!...Being diagnosed over 20 yrs. ago-I remember friends suggesting a variety of "cures" ( they were well meaning) but it wasn't until a friend brought me to... By jclarke1131 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Kicking RA's butt!...I have tried naproxen, arava, celebrex, methotrexate, turmeric, and many others which all either weren't effective or the side effects were so bad I almost... By mindymay1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hate RA and OA...Blood tests were done. Had to go for mri scans, cat scan, and to my doctor, who I've known for 20+ yrs.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Unexpected Connections...I was taken with Syd not only for her fundraising efforts, but also for her determination to make a difference and be heard.... By asbra2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Story...My hands were useless and it hurt so bad to move them.... By achyjanice1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Did I make the right decision?...Burning, sore fingers that were becoming stiff. When I went to this Dr. his office was very professional and thorough.... By pook1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Sero-Negative RA Story...He told me my symptoms were those of RA and Lupus. However, the tests didn’t support this.... By jantics38 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Heart of an Angel!...I was already a caregiver for my mother who had stage 4 breast cancer - she lived with me and my 2 daughters who were 6 and 13.... By srt11151 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Delays...We were both confused about this. On September 22nd I wrote an email to my rheumatologist and the RN I see.... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Walking Stick...The people in the store line were looking at me to say, "are you okay?" I politely just said, "I’m okay, moving slow, but okay."... By celia1231 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
