Diagnosed at 30...I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was 30. It came on quickly, in my hands first. My hands were so...reactions3comments
The day I became a mother...Hi everyone, It's been 3 years now that I have been dealing with a severe RA. I'm not stabilized yet and days...reactions4comments
When I Was Questioned for Using a Disabled Parking Placard...Almost ten years ago, my integrity was questioned regarding my chronic illness and disability for the first time. I was about four...reactions4comments
I'm not ready for this......I've been lurking around this forum for months so instead of continuing to isolate myself I figure I'll try to let someone...reactions11comments
RA, what is it! I was not ready for this!...I was recently diagnosed with RA up until then I had no idea what it was or how bad it could be...reactions2comments
The Phrase That Has Haunted Me Since I Was Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis...“You’re so young to have this.” That phrase has haunted me since I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) at the...reactions3comments
The Unknown Secret Talent...Our team strategy session was hosted in the Hunter Valley, an easy and gentle two-hour drive from Sydney. We were lucky enough...reactions2comments
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
