Trying to find a new way to live with RA....Hello, I’m new to this community and was diagnosed officially with RA a couple months ago however I have been dealing with the pains and effects for longer then that...Reactions0reactionsComments31 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementDepressionFriends & Family
Living within My Means...When I moved to my own apartment after college (and during the many lessons beforehand), my parents always stressed to me that I needed to live within my financial means...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
A Rheumatologist Without a Clue...I met my rheumatologist a little over a year ago. It was my wonderful, compassionate, warm, and wise internist/PCP who referred me to him. Naturally, I thought I would be...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How did you know it was time to change your rheumatologist? ...Sometimes, our relationship with our rheumatologist just isn't working out (as David explains in his article - https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/change-rheumatologists). How did YOU know when it was time for a different rheumatologist?...Reactions0reactionsComments32 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
How to Know When to Switch Rheumatologists...It's been a hectic few weeks. As anyone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) knows, your rheumatologist is your first line of defense when your disease is causing you trouble. They are...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis...As newer therapies continue to emerge to support people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I wanted to explore the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for treatment. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Always Something...I had always had various aches and pains and bad teeth, but I did not know it was all rheumatoid related. I am glad to know what was at the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fast onset...Hi, My wife just got diagnosed with RA. She has high ACPA and high RF. Her symptoms started with pain under her left foot for a couple of weeks and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Waiting....Well after a long wait (3month) I am sat in rheumatology awaiting my appointment .. my symptoms have eased dramatically over the past 2 weeks . My concern now is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Toddler Swim Class Has Become My RA Aqua Therapy...A few months ago, I enrolled my daughter in swimming lessons. She just turned 2 years old, and I had wanted to do this before she was even one. But...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Summer Is My Time of Year...For as long as I can remember, summer has been my time of year. It’s the season where my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is generally the least active, with pain and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Effects of Reducing Humira When You Have RA...In consultation with my rheumatologist, I started reducing my Humira medication. Originally, I had been on a schedule of taking Humira every two weeks for my rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dressing Do's and Don'ts with RA, Part 1...I want to start by saying my tips for dressing with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are ones that work for me based on my age, my RA status, my gender, etc. ...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
I Call RA a Thief...I call RA a thief. It's stolen a lot from me. Even though I have plenty of evidence -- footprints, fingerprints, confessions -- it's not been possible to prosecute. As...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When Your Rheumatologist Doesn't Pay Attention...So I just finished visiting my rheumatologist and explained all the aches and pains of the last several months of my hands, wrists, elbows, knees, and feet. We all know...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Helping Versus Causing Harm...I have been a caregiving type of person my whole life. When I was young, I would bring the neighborhood children to my mom when they were hurt. As I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
5 Summer Foods That Help RA Symptoms...Whenever I think of summer, I think of all the delicious, fresh, and in-season foods to enjoy! Summer is a wonderful time to incorporate a few different foods into your...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Unanswerable Questions of RA...It’s probably no surprise that I want answers to every question. I love questions. I probably ask way too many of them but I like to learn, and asking them...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tips for Safely Using a Walker...In this video, I will show you a few tips on how to use your walker safely in the house. Specifically, you will learn how to get up and down...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Getting Outside When You Have RA...I'm just returning from a long hike in one of my favorite parks in town. I don't do this too often, but I felt the need to do so because...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
