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...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...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...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...reactions5comments
Finnish sauna or Infrared sauna for RA...I would like to build in my house a small sauna, which give me a lot of relief to my poor joint...reactions4repliesFlares & Flare ManagementAssistive Devices
Happy for Hand Therapy...When I was growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now juvenile idiopathic arthritis or JIA), my favorite therapy was hand therapy. There...reactions11comments
Seeking a New RA-Friendly House...I’ve moved a lot in my life - mostly by choice, and often because I was convinced I would feel better somewhere...reactions18comments
Bracing Myself...I remember purchasing my very first brace after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Disease (RD). It was for my right wrist. My wrist...reactions2comments
Dating: When to Tell or Not to Tell?...Disclosing to someone new in your life, whether that's a romantic partner, friend, employer, coworker, or anybody else, can be complicated and...reactions11comments
My Heart...I was diagnosed with RA in 1952. I am 72 years old. In June 2020 I had a near-fatal heart attack. A...reactions7comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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)...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...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...reactions7comments
