Everything I have is inflammatory!...I was diagnosed in 2006 with inflammatory breast cancer. This is one which is not detected by mammograms, doesn't always have a...reactions3comments
New to this disease...It started 4 years ago after a very acrimonious separation and finally divorce, I woke up one day and my knee had...reactions14comments
Defy The Odds...I don't know life without RA, it's literally all I've ever known. Diagnosed at the age of two my parents were told...reactions3comments
Living with Ra...My name is Joanie and I have RA. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease at 18, had surgery on L2 and...reactionscomments
Changed my life...Really bad RA started antibiotic protocol was on for 3 yrs. A doctor introduced me to LOW DOSE NALTREXONE in 3 days...reactions4comments
Life is short RA...I am a six-two female. I worked 30years in local hospital. I really miss not working. I went out in 2004 due...reactionscomments
Young, Swollen, and in Construction...I was very recently diagnosed with RA at the age of 21. It is a diagnosis that is very bittersweet. It is...reactions8comments
Getting a diganosis...July 28, 2017... Day 1 (that I can pinpoint) My left hand started hurting. Two days later, three fingers on my right...reactions1comment
Will I Walk Again?...This is Valerie, 53 year old with JRA, diagnosed at age 2. I have an update. At the end of April I...reactionscomments
A hostile takeover?...A bright yellow gym bag sits open, ready to be filled for the trip to the YMCA. The running shoes are clean...reactionscomments
Inspired to Inspire...I was diagnosed 16 years ago with RA and more recently with fine tissue non-diabetic neuropathy. I had just gotten over a...reactions3comments
Newly Diagnosed and Unprepared...I was recently diagnosed with RA in March and I when I searched for the symptoms I was experiencing I always disregarded...reactions4comments
2nd knee replacement was tough...I found out I have mild RA and bad osteo 3 years ago. All joints are bone on bone. Last year my...reactions6comments
A Message of Hope...I wanted to post this here, because I think it may help someone with RA who hasn't yet lost all hope to...reactions3comments
Need info on different meds for RA...I've have been diagnosed with RA for 4 years now. My knees have always been hurting and wrapped since I was in...reactions1comment
What has been the hardest part of this disease for you?...So, I am approaching my 10 year anniversary (ha, some anniversary) with being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Disease. I was asked by a...reactions11comments
Never get a diagnosis!...I'm a 52 year old female with 3 grown children and 7 beautiful grand children. I have very bad arthritis in my...reactions1comment
When RA is All Too Visible...I often read about RA and other autoimmune diseases referred to as “invisible diseases,” which they are for many. Many articles relate the difficulties...reactions2comments
Deb's story...Hello all. My name is Debbie Robinson & I am new to the group. I felt that joining would be valuable, since...reactions5comments
Who has parkinsons disease and RA?...2009 I was diagnosis with Parkinson Disease. In 2011 I was diagnosed with RA, 2012 my husband died after a short illness...reactions1comment