Compression recommendations. ...I’ve been reading up on compression for joint pain. I already have knee high compression socks, so I am trying those along...reactions5repliesTips & Advice
Letting Go...While I have minimal control over my RA, I do have the choice of changing the way I think and feel about...reactions23comments
Managing??...When people ask how I am, I often say, "I’m managing." Acquaintances will say, "Great," and move along. Friends will say, "Managing...reactions4comments
Guest Post: Visible Courage - What This Year’s Theme for Invisible Disabilities Week Means to Me...Invisible Disabilities Week is recognized every year during the third week of October. In recognition of this year's Invisible Disabilities Week held...reactions1comment
Is enough fatigue to diagnosis RA?...Hi, I have been passing really bad times during years with severe fatigue. The problem is that I dont have joints problems...reactions3repliesSeronegative RASymptomsTreatment
More fatigue...On top of the over all fatigue that seems to worsen with increased joint pain, I’m also having leg fatigue? Back in...reactions1replySymptoms
The Jerk Inside - Being an Annoying Patient...The reluctantly annoying patient. We all know them – they live inside us and only begrudgingly make an appearance when all other...reactions8comments
My Struggle with RA...Since being diagnosed with RA about 8 years ago it has been a journey. There have been times I've screamed in pain...reactions4comments
Osteoporosis Woes with Rheumatoid Arthritis and My New Mantra...A few months ago, my ability to put my head in the sand about my osteoporosis came to a grinding halt. I...reactions13comments
Final Year Product Design Student starting a conversation with the community...Hello, I am a Final Year product design student at Nottingham Trent University. I am conducting a project with a company that...reactions1replyAssistive DevicesFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Another update...I emailed my GP today and gave her my history/symptoms related to possible RA. She responded in less than 2 hours and...reactions3repliesFlares & Flare ManagementVenting
Changing Jobs for My RA...A little more than 5 years ago, I changed jobs with the hope that it would be my last full-time position (fingers...reactions6comments
Does a warm climate help RA...I am contemplating moving to a warmer climate zone in the hope it will help with my RA symptoms. Has anyone done...reactions2replies
Everything's Alright...This morning while walking, an acquaintance and I stopped to talk. How often have we said, "Everything is alright" when we are...reactions7comments
FeaturedIs Talking About Having RA with Others Difficult?...David wrote about why it's challenging for him and many others with RA to talk it (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=39646). Is it hard for you...reactions69repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Muscle weakness ...Up until recently, my symptoms have primarily been joint pain/swelling/stiffness and fatigue in what I would describe as intermittent flares. Today my...reactions4repliesFlares & Flare ManagementProgressionSymptoms
The Case of the Disappearing Health Professional...In recent years, I’ve experienced it — disappearing health professionals. One minute they are all in: "Yes, we got this. We know...reactions12comments
Update - frustrating Healthcare system...I had my GP appt yesterday - establishing with a new provider due to insurance changes (gotta love it). They put me...reactions10repliesHealthcare TeamFlares & Flare Management
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Insomnia and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)...I have been "lucky" enough to struggle with multiple health conditions over the years, 2 of which have affected me since childhood...reactions6comments
