Explaining RA Symptoms to My Toddler...I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the age of 30 - although I struggled with joint pains since childhood - indicating that my battle with this autoimmune disease...reactions10comments
Accessibility, Functionality, and Food When You Have RA...There's been a lot of talk lately about pre-sliced produce — both vegetables and fruit - in terms of accessibility, functionality, and, overall convenience. It's not really exclusive to just...reactions6comments
first appointment update ...i was asked to share how my appointment today went + am feeling sort of conflicted. it wasn’t bad but it also wasn’t especially helpful. my positive test results are...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
Update on "Ongoing Saga, Hip Replacement"...Well, on September 3rd I had a call from Mount Sinai Toronto. I needed to be down there on Friday, September 10th, at 9 am for an assessment. So, I...reactions2comments
My Experiences with RA and Intimacy...Intimacy is extremely personal. It can be beautiful, it can be complicated, and it can be a hundred things in-between. Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I’ve found that, with a...reactions7comments
Tips For Choosing and Outfitting Your Walker...Are you in need of a walker? In this video, you will learn how to choose a walker that works best for you and also tips on how to accessorize...reactions5comments
Concern about prognosis with positive RF factor and anti-CCP antibodies...I was diagnosed with RA at the age of 41, about 2.5 years ago. It came on aggressively and I was quite crippled for about 9 months. Luckily Enbrel got...reactions6repliesCopingDiagnosisTips & Advice
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Doctors, & the Portal...Doctors. When you have rheumatoid arthritis or, really, any chronic illness, doctors become a permanent part of your life – a phenomenon that happens with no other illness. No other...reactions18comments
paying for everyday tasks + first appointments...i am 21 years old and my ‘diagnosis’ (my PCP says she thinks it is RA, but I haven’t seen a rheum yet) is only a few months old, but...reactions16repliesSymptomsFlares & Flare Management
Cervical stenosis...I am 58 y.o. with RA. Several years ago I was diagnosed with cervical stenosis and have had to have 2 surgeries to fuse different discs. Has anyone else had...reactions3replies
The Irony in Managing RA...Sometimes, the suggestions for managing my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms feel ironic. My joints are screaming in pain and I don’t want to move? Oh, exercise can definitely help that! I’m...reactions11comments
Covid shot...I will start my story by saying I did get both the Covid shots. I am not going to get the third because of my reactions to the first shots...reactions3repliesBiologic MedicationAwareness
Still Slogging Along...Told you I’d be back! I recently wrote about fatigue, one of several rheumatoid disease (arthritis) symptoms. It runs with joint pain, chronic low fevers, and feeling puny - my...reactions25comments
Dressing Do's and Don'ts with RA, Part 2...So, let’s talk shoes. I truly think I have spent enough money on shoes and now possess enough shoes to open my own store at this point! For me, the key...reactions4comments
Taking the vaccine...I have progressive serpositive RA, Fibromyalgia, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, MTHR, Osteoarthritis, Osteopenia, leaky gut, chronic bronchitis and I have Doctors telling me I should take this vaccine. I would like to...reactions5repliesComorbiditiesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Declines in Accessibility 31 Years After the Americans with Disabilities Act...As I’ve largely stayed home during the pandemic, it’s been a constant worry: Will my communities be accessible when I return? Even before the pandemic, I had daily struggles with...reactions3comments
Anyone Experience Lung Problems?...Anyone can experience lung issues, but the risk is increased for those with RA. (Kelly writes about interstitial lung disease https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=39645 for instance). If you've gone through challenges with your...reactions56repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Work From Home Environment and Adjusting for RA Pain...I have been lucky enough to work from home since long before the pandemic began. Due to my chronic illnesses, I have placed myself in industries and taken jobs that...reactions5comments
Heavy or Light? The Everyday Question of Hand Grip...My grip strength was always an issue with my rheumatoid arthritis. I remember when I started losing my grip and couldn’t grasp the holds on the climbing wall. I remember...reactions7comments
Tociluzumab/Actemra...My rheumatologist wanted to start Actemra infusions. She had other pts on it and thought I was a good fit. However we found that NONE is available for us autoimmune...reactions7replies
