Searching for Answers...I was 44 at that time. 32 vials of blood later, I had my diagnosis of RA and FINALLY could be treated for it.... By RaleighB2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
All I Want for Christmas...Small portions of all of my favorite food that I could get my hands on.... By introvert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
In the Meantime...That means I could no longer fly.... By Sophieh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Decisions, decisions...For instance hesitating on a treatment change you know you need to make could be a real setback.... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
It All Started With A Post Surgery...I could not walk. I let security know, and I was taken to the emergency room.... By Tplanz496 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Could This Be The 'perfect' Analogy To Explain How RA Affects Us Everyday For Those Without RA That Ask What It's Like?...Scientists discovered how to control gravity - a Sadistic Person (SP) got ahold of the technology....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Time...Finally I could collapse into exhaustion. But the funny thing is that I still kept putting myself on an (unrealistic) time schedule.... By introvert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Seronegative RA + Fibromyalgia...I had severe pain everywhere and could no longer cope. As I sobbed in the patient room, he held my hand and promised he would get me through... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
New to this disease...I went to the ER and they could not find the problem.... By jessie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
RA has effectively destroyed my life...I chalked it up to me not using proper form while exercising, swallowed a couple of Advil and forgot about it.... By bilalkhalid3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Meeting with my Rheumatologist...They hold me back from enjoying activities" He asked me, "if we could improve them, would you feel your RA was under better control?"... By Jo Johnson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I woke up one day with RA...I went from a normal person who could walk to a person who could barley walk.... By jeannettevance11 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Bags of Pain...Drop pans while cooking cause of my wrist and hand pain. Holding my hair trying to put my hair in a ponytail takes me a while.... By larambarbosa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Jaw pain while eating...I have been diagnosed with RA going on 4 years now, and just recently I have noticed that while I am eating my jaws hurt....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Once you open the door, there is no turning back!...I could not see living the rest of my life in this much pain. I didn't want to kill myself, but I couldn't do this!... By 2broken2care1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Could ear pain be a symptom?...I have had RA diagnosis for 6 months. Treatment seems to be going well as I have improvement in pain, stiffness swelling and especially fatigue. I know that bilateral symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
From Pain, to AS, to RA...Then there came a day where I could no longer stand up straight without pain.... By julesmills236 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Biologic Has Failed...I could not seem to find relief, even in our in-ground pool.... By frazzled5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Living with a chronic illness with dignity and laughter...I started going to a Pain Specialist 2 years ago and while the pain never truly goes away the medication allows me to function.... By pepalepeu533 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments