Diminishing Returns of Exercise...I very much feel and know the importance of quality exercise for best maintenance of me and my rheumatoid arthritis. The RA...reactions15comments
One Painful Step at a Time...Walking. Such an important and necessary part of our lives. We need to do it just to function. Not to mention the...reactions1comment
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Others May Not “See” It, But I Feel It...During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactionscomments
RA Priorities...One of the most impactful things I have had to learn since being diagnosed with RA is the art of prioritizing. We...reactions1comment
RA and Dogs: It's Complicated...I’ve always loved animals. When I was a kid, I joked that I was going to be a wild animal vet and my...reactions8comments
Do Treatment Outcomes Differ Between Seronegative RA and Seropositive RA?...My diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis was not immediate upon reporting vague symptoms to my primary care doctor as early as 2004. The...reactions14comments
hello everyone..I'm new here...Hello everyone. I hope you're all having a great day wherever you may be. I have just joined, I have suffered fibromyalgia...reactions9comments
What we do...My diagnosis, at first, was RA. Then it changed to ‘sero-variable polyarthritis’ and fibromyalgia. I’ve been on the drugs, the methotrexate shots...reactions2comments
Delays...Hi, so I had been waiting for my rheumatologist appointment on September 17th because I was to get the go ahead to...reactions6comments
Hips and Legs Pain During Night and Morning...I am male, 82 now, RA was diagnosed 12 years ago. Ibuprofen 600 mg and methotrexate for 7 years. Had heart issues...reactions4comments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be Supportive...There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be...reactionscomments
The Armor of Rheumatoid Arthritis...I sometimes feel like an armadillo. Sounds very strange, I know. But I think it is intriguing to look at how we relate...reactions3comments
Meloxicam...If your doctor prescribed you the medication meloxicam (brand name: Mobic™), you may have some questions about the medication, how it works...
Real Talk About Real Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Living with rheumatoid arthritis can be challenging. Debilitating fatigue. Swollen, painful joints. Reduced mobility. It can sometimes seem as though rheumatoid arthritis...reactionscomments
4 Self-Advocating Tips...When suffering from such a mysterious illness, you are often required to see multiple doctors that specialize in different things. I can...reactions7comments
What Does Pain Actually Look Like?...Here’s a scenario I’d like you to consider: two people are currently experiencing acute and intense pain. The first person is generally...reactions10comments
Does Itching Cause Anxiety or Does Anxiety Cause Itching?...Several months ago, I had the displeasure of going to see an immunologist, after my rheumatologist was unable to provide an answer...reactions23comments
Age Is in the Eye of the Beholder...Those of us living with rheumatoid arthritis often feel older than our years. The creaky, stiff, and painful joints inflamed by this...reactions4comments
Transitioning to Fall and Winter Weather...Usually my best time of year with fewer rheumatoid arthritis symptoms is summer. My joints feel better in the heat and my...reactions2comments
