Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)...Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are caused by your immune system attacking your body’s own healthy tissue. UCTD is a condition where someone has...
What is RA Not Destroying?...My hand cramped up like I was holding a baseball. It hurt so bad I went straight to my doctor. He gave me a shot and did blood work and...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Covid Vaccine And RA Flare???...I am sixty-six and have had severe JRA for over sixty years. My disease was 'burned out' according to my Dr's and I have not had inflamed joints since my...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesSide EffectsFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Problems after 2nd.stage knee revision...Hi there, I had 2nd.stage of surgery to my right knee mid December 2020.Having a lot of pain issues now with knee and lower foot around ankles and just above...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSurgery
Productivity...One definition of productivity is "the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input." That sounds like a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Is it RA...So I wake up a couple times each night to move my fingers. They are only stiff for a minute or two then I’m good again. I have mild aches...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Life With Juvenile Arthritis: Things I Wish My Parents Had Known...Living with rheumatoid arthritis is incredibly tough at any age. But for kids with the disease, there are unique challenges to face. Navigating things like sleepovers, first dances, and school...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
RA and Celiac Disease ...Hello! I received my RA diagnosis in 2017, however was diagnosed with celiac disease a few months ago. Anyone else here dealing with celiac? It’s been a change for sure...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiet & Nutrition
How Many Fights Can We Manage?...It strikes me that people with chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have to endure a lot of fights. It’s not because we choose them or are especially argumentative people...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Just Done...I wish that were true... I want to give up so bad but that would make things so much worse....Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Which biologic to start with...I've been on methotrexate now for a year, and now at 1ml which is the max. It was working pretty well. In December, I developed a chronic UTI, so I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosisBiologic Medication
COVID-19 Vaccine Experience...On Friday, February 19th, 2021, I got my first COVID-19 vaccine dose. It was an exciting (and, honestly, a rather odd) time. I'm very, very fortunate to have gotten a...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
My Experience with the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)...In January 2021, the RheumatoidArthritis.net Editorial Team wrote an amazing article, “What Is the Autoimmune Protocol Diet?.” It was a fascinating article that focused on nutrition’s potential role in helping...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Back/hip pain with RA...This is the worst source of pain, closely followed by my hands. From my research, it seems as if back pain is not typically associated with RA. Anyone else? I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentSymptoms
RA and Fibromyalgia...For decades I have been diagnosed and treated for Fibromyalgia. Over a year ago I went to a new Rheumatologist for continued treatment of my Fibromyalgia and she tells me...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly DiagnosedInsurance & Disability
What’s Next?...…the medication saga continues! This past December (2020), we didn’t see any improvement with the Orencia so my rheumatologist and I decided to switch to another medication. I fully stopped...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease...Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is a rare type of hearing loss. It is a form of sensorineural hearing loss. This means it impacts the way sound is processed in...
12 year old with JIA and now having thyroid issues...Good morning I am new to this community and am looking for anyone that may be in a similar situation. I am a mother of a 12-year old that was...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare TeamCaregivingSymptoms
Brenda Ready’s Journey...Here is my story- thanks and kudos to you for such a great site. Your blog has become so much more. It is a source of inspiration to many. Your...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA - The Time Bandit...Time. It’s something all of us only have a limited supply of and there’s nothing on Earth, short of a DeLorean going 88 miles per hour, that can give you...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
