My Secret Place...I have a very private secret place that I go to whenever I’m overwhelmed, feeling powerless, and pissed off. No one but...reactions2comments
Life...I have had RA for over 35 years. It took many doctor visits to finally get told what I have. Many visits...reactions1comment
Nightshade-Free Beef Stew...Fall is upon us and I am really excited to share this recipe with you. It offers a simple way to swap...reactions7comments
RD is my Marathon...I have a new Shero. Fredi Bangwa. Fredi ran the 2021 NYC Marathon and celebrated being the last one to cross the...reactions1reply
Art and Self-Expression at an Intersection with RA...I have been diagnosed with RA officially for 3 years as of the first week of this past October. It's been a...reactions2comments
My RA...I have been diagnosed with RA since 2015 I just had swelling on the fingers and morning stiffness in the hands, other...reactions2comments
How I Read...Books hold a special place in my heart. My parents instilled a love of books in me very early in my life...reactions10comments
not official but lab results are...anti-ccp 111 crp 22 sed 40 rh factor negative I started with a rash back in June. I have both graves/hoshimotos antibodies...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
knee surgery...I tore my meniscus in my knee. The MRI to diagnose it also showed progression of RA damage in the knee too...reactions24repliesSurgery
Xeljanz...I just started Xeljanz after years of taking Enbrel. Anyone take Xeljanz? I would love to hear your experience with it (good...reactions10repliesBiologic Medication
Functional Medicine and Rheumatoid Arthritis...According to The Institute for Functional Medicine, functional medicine "determines how or why an illness occurs and restores health by addressing the...reactions25comments
What to Do when the Winter Hurts...I run warm. I have always run warm. If I lived alone, my thermostat would be kept around 68 degrees, and I’d...reactions5comments
Managing Emotions...How do you effectively manage your emotions while also managing your RA? What tips do you have to help others as they...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
The Telltale Chronic Illness - Is My Time Running Out?...I’m running out of time. Or, at least, that’s what it always feels like. Having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness, in...reactions21comments
Humira and face rashes...I have been on Humira since March 2021. I am doing incredibly well but have developed the most distressing rashes on my...reactions2repliesBiologic MedicationSide EffectsTreatment
Switching Medications ...What has been your experience with switching RA medications? Do family members and support givers understand what that entails and how to...reactions25repliesFriends & FamilyTreatment
Weak hands and self injection issues...I’m wondering if anyone has thoughts regarding problems with weak hands making self injections difficult? I’m taking Actemra every 7 days, but...reactions4repliesBiologic MedicationSymptomsTips & Advice
Neck issues...Hi everyone Ive had RA for 36 years. Lately, I've noticed issues with my neck. It was/is confusing. My first thing in...reactions8repliesProgression
What Would Inclusion Look Like?...For me, it’s so easy to focus on how much inaccessibility still exists throughout the world and in my community that I...reactions2comments
