Newbie with RA - learning how to balance this brand new world with mine?...Hello all, I’m Ati Yates (“Ah-tee”) and I was just diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (03/21 this year), and that’s why I’m here! Thanks for having such a wonderfully supportive group...reactionscomments
RA Medication Question...I was diagnosed 8 years ago and have been on the same medications since my first diagnosis. A decrease in Methotrexate and a few other tweaks here and there. However...reactions3comments
Beach Days Are Still Possible with RA: 5 Tips & Tools to Help You Prepare...I remember those days when I would just decide to head to the beach, without much planning. Then in my 20s, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and thought...reactions2comments
It's A Flare and I Am Not Nuts...Hi, I am a 53-year-old who was diagnosed 25 years ago. I am the person who is always "ok" when asked, "how are you?" I don't complain about pain or...reactions4comments
Living Outside Your Comfort Zone and Drinking Poop Coffee..."Out of your comfort zone." We say this phrase all the time. It’s part of the American English vernacular that has withstood the test of time when describing doing something...reactions5comments
Let's Talk About Stress...Stress is a hot-button topic for people with chronic illnesses. Stress is gasoline on the fire of autoimmune symptoms. No matter where our disease activity currently sits, stress will magnify...reactions2comments
Nodules...Hey everyone I'm sorry if this is a duplicate story. I've got a nodule on my ankle and it's pinkish and color. Tender to the touch. I've had it building...reactions2comments
Some days you just feel like crying...My wrist just suddenly start aching, my feet, my elbows - not sure if nerves, bones, or what! So my feet hurt and I need to use a cane cuz...reactions10repliesCoping
Breaking Accessibility...People who don’t need accessibility often don’t notice it or don’t appreciate the tenuous nature of it. They think any ramp is accessible or moving something to a different location...reactions6comments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
Feeling alone?...Anyone feeling alone dealing with RA even though you are with someone? Even those closest to me still do not understand what it's like dealing with this daily. Been told...reactions2replies
Tips and Tools for Making RA Life Easier...Over the years, I have purchased, borrowed, and/or rented a variety of tools and devices to make life with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) go a little smoother. Some have been amazingly...reactions20comments
Methotrexate and persistent cough...Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with what appears to be psoriatic arthritis in October 2020. Although my condition could be rheumatoid arthritis, my nails are flaky and this is a...reactions2repliesSide EffectsNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Accepting living with rheumatoid arthritis...Hi, I am a French 19 year old woman and I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 7. To tell you a bit about my story, it took...reactions15repliesCopingDepressionSeronegative RA
Cushing's Diagnosis: Juggling Multiple Chronic Illnesses with RA...I guess I've been writing a series of articles lately on my story and experiences with getting diagnosed with some endocrine disorder. The possibilities have varied widely: from Cushing's to...reactions4comments
What was the most beneficial question you’ve asked your doctor about RA? ...What was the most beneficial question you’ve asked your doctor about RA? Share below!...reactions4repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
That One Time with Rinvoq: My Experience with a JAK Inhibitor...Over the years with my RA diagnosis, I have tried many medications. I tried many of the TNF inhibitors, the JAK inhibitors, DMARDs, NSAIDs, and good old-fashioned steroids, all with...reactions1comment
Rheumatoid arthritis and radiation therapy for cancer. ...Does anyone know if after going through radiation treatments everyday for 8 weeks, will these treatments effect rheumatoid in any specific way, especially negative reactions? Please help. Thanks....reactions13replies
Darkness Into Light...COVID-19 has brought a lot of darkness into our lives and I feel like 2020 was a lost year of terror, stress, confusion, anxiety, and isolation--and of course a lot...reactions5comments
Methotrexate and Covid vaccine...I was diagnosed with RA 21 years ago. I am currently taking Enbrel and injectable Methotrexate. I recently found an article that says if you were taking Methotrexate while getting...reactions1replyBiologic Medication
