Continuing Updates...Hi all, so here we are at the end of June already. I received a call from the surgeon's office and I have an appointment for August 5th, so that...reactions1comment
Finding Me Time...We all live very busy lives. There is always something to be done, someone who needs help, projects that need finishing. From the moment we wake up to the moment...reactions3comments
Are You Seeing the Forest for the Trees?...So lately, I have had trouble focusing my attention on RA management when it comes to sorting out how to deal with some issues I am now attempting to address. ...reactions2comments
Balancing Out Work You Love With Your RA...A new (or even older) diagnosis of RA can surely put a crimp into the days of an entrepreneur and business owner, can’t it? At the same time, lessons learned...reactions17repliesWork & EmploymentNewly DiagnosedAwareness
Summertime With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Keeping The Joy ...Like many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I look forward to summer. I live in the southwest United States and the summer here is magical. Dry weather, beautiful skies, and...reactionscomments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactions5comments
What is happening to me.. ...I was told I had osteoarthritis because when I injured my toes They ended up deformed. I drove to the hospital last year because I had pain on my chest...reactions4replies
Walking...Do you have any idea how many times walking is mentioned on this website? Yeah, me either. I searched for walking on the community website, and I got 138 pages...reactions12comments
"You Don't L👀K SICK"...I went through my early stages of rheumatoid arthritis surrounded by family that did not believe I was in pain. I had difficulty dressing and a (well meaning???) relative, proceeded...reactions13repliesVenting
Summer on the Horizon: Heat and RA...Can you believe it's June? That means summer is here! Or, for those of us who live in Florida, summer has been here since the last week of March. It's...reactions8comments
The Pandemic Has Been Hard on People with Disabilities...It’s not just you and me, the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on people with disabilities according to research published recently in the Disability and Health Journal. “New Obstacles and...reactions3comments
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of RA?...Each person that takes the survey contributes to a better understanding of RA and can help others feel less alone. Sharing your experiences in the survey can reveal how similar...reactionsrepliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Trying to Conceive During My RA Diagnosis...Smack dab in the middle of our long trying to conceive journey, the root of my chronic pain was given a name: rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I was totally shocked that...reactions3comments
The Swing: My Experience of the Emotional/Physical Benefits of Swinging with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Do you remember that feeling you had when you were riding on a swing as a child? I know that I certainly do. I clearly remember in my childhood the...reactions2comments
Creating a Space for RA to Exist Is Not Easy...Receiving a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not something anyone really wants to experience. It's debilitating and causes so many other health problems including heart problems, lung problems, and...reactions11comments
Is My Doctor Good Enough?...I’ve asked myself this question regarding several of my doctors, perhaps too many times, in recent years. As a person who lives with multiple chronic diseases, primarily rheumatoid arthritis and...reactions26comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Prosthesis ...Dear friends, I’m about to undergo ulnar prosthesis. Those who had previous prosthesis, I want you to explain for me the rehabilitation period, the prognosis, and the medications that was...reactions2replies
Getting a diagnosis ...I have had severe pain and stiffness over the last three months. Went to the dr they did blood work, but dr said it was fine. No explanation for pain...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Family, Resentment, and Nuclear Bombs...I have been reading a lot latterly about our community members and their issues with family. It can be anyone – cousin, grandparent, even a pet. But more often than...reactions22comments
Pulmaney fibrosis ...Has anyone been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis.? I just was and am scared to death. Dont know what to expect. Go to the Dr tomorrow....reactions2repliesDiagnosis
