Disabled...I recently decided to take the plunge and start attempting to file for disability. I live in America so I know, going in, that this is likely to be quite...reactions9comments
Always Looking for Help!...I have had six infusions and haven't had any relief so the doctor did more intense blood work to look for a solution. And a different way of treatment. More...reactions2comments
Comorbidity Overload With RA...I actually had no idea what the word comorbidity meant until I was a few years into my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey. As I recall, it came up when I...reactions6comments
I Will Not Let RA Steal My _____...What will you not let RA steal? Fill in the blank to answer: "I will not let RA steal my _____."...reactions8repliesCoping
When the Brain Fog Rolls In...It’s not something I like to talk about but, like many people with rheumatoid arthritis, I get brain fog. These are days when I feel like my thinking is impaired...reactions32comments
Feeling Like You're All Alone in the World...Sometimes, and particularly lately, I've been feeling lonely. And while this might seem hyperbolic — I know I'm not lonely because there are, in fact, people who live below me...reactions8comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition like rheumatoid arthritis requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while...reactionscomments
Blood work says no RA...Dr says blood work says no arthritis. But sergion removed boan from shoulder said due to arthritis. Has anyone ever had blood work say no but symptoms says yes?...reactions5repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsVenting
Should I Have to Be This Strong?...I don’t know where it comes from, but there is a saying, "We’re only given in life what we can handle." I actually don’t believe this. In fact, I think...reactions4comments
What I Wish My Doctor Told Me About RA...I spent years living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) before I was correctly diagnosed. I remember asking every provider I saw about the relentless pain I felt in my joints. The...reactions36comments
Weather changes...I live in a climate where, in winter, we can get drastic weather changes, including huge temperature fluctuations and strong winds. I've been noticing extreme fatigue lately and wonder if...reactions42repliesWeather
Is My Pain Related to My (Lack of) Memory?...For a long time, I’ve wondered why my best friend remembers my childhood better than I do, why I get lost so easily and have to rely on the person...reactions6comments
Much Pain, No Gain - Living Life with Limits in a "No Limit" World...Most of our lives, from a very young age, we are told to "overcome your limitations," "don’t let your shortcomings hold you back," and "work hard and you can do...reactions3comments
I’m Losing a Friend...(Not my usual positive can-do article. Angry and sad instead). We’ve been friends for 52 years! Fran (age 87) and her husband (deceased) were my English professors and our friendship...reactions12comments
Getting Older with RA and Used Napkins...“Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.” My grandfather was rather famous for saying that every time he had an ache or pain (or worse), and the older he...reactions12comments
Knee Issue cartilage, meniscus, bone erosion ...Saw this photo in an RA forum that popped up😳... Identical to what ortho told me from my MRI back in November 2021 NO MENTION RELATED TO RA/D...going too see...reactions3repliesHealthcare TeamSurgeryTreatment
Ageism in Rheumatology...This year, I was invited at the last moment to participate on a panel at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) meeting. The panel I was invited to join examined...reactions13comments
How I Handle Moving Stress, Part 2...I just moved across the country for school. The full move was a lot, but I managed to keep stress at bay so let’s jump right back in, shall we?...reactions8comments
RA-United!...Last summer, I was happily and unexpectedly RA-united (reunited) with my friend Mara, who also has rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We first met and became friends some years ago when she...reactions3comments
