My History of RA...Use it or lose it - while it's important to not abuse tender joints/tendons, it's equally important to use them to maintain flexibility & strength while... By toyman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
WTH?!...Why couldn’t anyone tell me that a trauma could push me further into the “next step”?... By amypollock821 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
New attitude, new strength, new opportunities...So I decided to try private duet sessions on the reformer machines and build up my strength by committing to two sessions a week.... By asbra2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The good day...I could see remission on the horizon! That was what I thought, anyway. So me in my blissful lack of pain did the stupidest thing.... By kaeslin051 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Ongoing Saga, Hip Replacement...But, with the pain she could see from me walking using my walker, that I won't be able to wait that long.... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Does anyone also have CVID (Common Variable Immunodeficiency)?...In my mind I'm thinking my with my CVID (which I do IGG infusions weekly) to build up my immune system and the DMARDS and other RA meds...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Taking my medications...RA. i found out that the medications has many side effects so i stopped taking it. i honestly don't know if it's the right thing to do. i wish someone... By betsygarife1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Can you have heart problems with RA?...We had a barbecue - stayed quite a while then walked home. I had acquired a stationary exercise bike, had been going on this a few times a day.... By sparklebrightisright1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Kathy's Tale...I never realised how painful it could be. I've suffered osteo for years and also I am diabetic type 1.... By kathycass1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I Must Deviate to Alleviate My Pain...I could write and write. I found myself having to cut down on the time I spent sitting at a computer writing.... By celia1231 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA Journey With Passengers...I do take nsaids and narcotics for pain that help which I would like to stop if I could find an autologic product that works.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Meds when you have pneumonia...By that evening I knew that I was in trouble as I could barely breath and was coughing non-stop.... By farmerbarb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My RA story...Getting busy or going outside for a while helps take my mind off the pain. This is my journey so far.... By gmcdonald0722 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
No, Me and RA Are Not Friends...That night I cried and cried and reviewed my whole life to know what sin had I committed. And I find none.... By purnima3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
The bad side of no pain......I woke up and could not uncurl my fingers on both of my hands. My primary care dr put me on pain meds and Arava and sent me on... By witch20042 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Frequent cold sores...know if it's just me but since I was diagnosed with RA almost 3 years ago and started on the DMARDs then biologic, seems like every two months, I get...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesComorbiditiesTips & AdviceBiologic Medication
Terror...I started having flare ups bad…my hands..shoulders…arms…feet..ribs…jaw…and i could barely eat or get dressed…type at work…open doors..so they upped me... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Life...I could handle the pain until the fatigue hit and I was keeping a low-grade fever. I went to my PCP and he told me I’m positive for RA.... By Chubby1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
It helps me... maybe it can help you....It could be your answer too.... By roxanne1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My RA and My Grandson...Now he is 11 and he tells me he wishes that I was better so we could go back to being able to do all of that again.... By kebbisue1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments