My Kid Had to Cut Up MY Dinner Tonight...I know it's a sign I've raised him right. He did not hesitate to help.... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Felty Syndrome...If there is a life-threatening infection present, you might be admitted to a hospital.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Woke up...Thank God for my dr but it's a constant fight everyday.... By jevsn71 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Not yet diagnosed...She did an X-ray of my right hand which showed degeneration at the thumb joint.... By jen20171 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Cry me a river.......what I did determine is that allowing myself some quiet time to shed some tears and really release the sadness and frustration was "healing" in its own right... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Biologic Has Failed...instead of at-home shots, so there is less privacy, but there is more opportunity to modify the amount of medicine I receive to ensure I am getting the right... By frazzled5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
So many answers!...Despite these "diagnoses" I still felt that "something wasn't quite right" in my body.... By mainstreetmarshall1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Raynaud’s Syndrome and RA...Talk with your doctor right away if you have RA and develop signs of Raynaud’s. Quick treatment can help prevent complications.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Mother and daughter...We thought her ankle was disfigured from a sprain. After putting her on methotrexate the following spring I woke up and my hands were huge.... By mommyknitting1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does anyone find a weighted blanket comforting?...I used to be able to sleep incredibly well, but the last few years I have found that I wake up several times a night and anxiety will...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
The Role of Physical Exams in Diagnosing RA...They might also check the range of movement in each joint. In RA it is common to have motion limits in the affected joints.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
TRIGGER FINGER?...Currently experiencing fingers on my right and left hand either not able to fully form a fist and one finger starting to remain bent for a few seconds....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Mental Health Myths and Facts...A stressful job or grief may be a trigger for some, while trauma might be for others.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Mixed symptoms acute onset...I don't have morning stiffness - it's actually the opposite, the more I am on my feet the worse it gets, it kind of goes from a stabby and achy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesNewly Diagnosed
I'm not ready for this......So, for right now cancer is on hold (I still have frequent checkups) and I'm as focused as I can be on dealing with this b**ch called RA.... By 12ja2w2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Losing My Voice...They specialized in throats, right? Surely, they would be able to help me get to the bottom of this mystery malady.... By rayogagirl8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Life changing RA med...The right meds can be a life changer!... By julieh562 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Hip and Knee Surgery...It supports much of the weight of the body and provides stability while moving and standing still.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Blood Tests for Rheumatoid Arthritis...A high level of RF may help predict how severe your RA will be.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later