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
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...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 -...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions8comments
