Neurological Flare?...I am sero positive RA, undifferentiated connective tissue dz, trigeminal neuralgia, small fiber neuropathy are my main diagnosis. Two weeks ago, after...reactions6repliesFlares & Flare ManagementBrain FogAwareness
Muscle Pain...I’m not even sure this is considered a flare... I woke up one day and every muscle in my body ached... It...reactions1comment
Thyroid Ultrasound and RA...I wrote previously about how my thyroid is currently in the process of some kind of self-destruction. Maybe a bit dramatic, but...reactions15comments
The Things I Am Grateful For...2020 was a year. I think we can all agree on that. It really pushed us to our human limits. My 2020...reactions5comments
My Pathway to RA Combination Therapy...Although I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms for most of my life, I’ve only been treated for it since my official diagnosis...reactionscomments
Contemplating a New Normal...As I watch the COVID-19 vaccination effort grow and see the number of people vaccinated increase as the number of new infections...reactionscomments
Living in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Friendly House ...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one disease but it affects all of us a bit differently. This is important because there are no...reactions5comments
steroid injection for wrist pain...Just had steroid injections for both wrist pain. I honestly barely felt anything during injections and was told to use cold treatment...reactions5replies
Pins needles and numbness...Hello, I was diagnosed in 2015 with RA. I'm currently taking 2 x 200mg of hydroxychloroquine. My RA has been decently controlled...reactions11repliesSymptomsDiagnosisFlares & Flare Management
RA and Agonizing Over Decisions...Choices. Decisions. Paths. When you have a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it seems like every day is filled with life...reactions36comments
The Great Outdoors and RA...If you live in a climate that has all 4 seasons, May and June become that time of year when we are...reactionscomments
Flare Up Since Covid Vaccines...It’s been almost 2 months since I got the Pfizer vaccine. I’ve had chronic tenderness since then. I have even had to...reactions4repliesFlares & Flare Management
A Battlefield of Bones...One evening recently, I noticed my ankle bones. Moments later, I became aware of the tendons attached to them. Out of curiosity...reactions1comment
I have been told i need a hip replacement...Hi to all, I have been told i need a hip replacment today by my doctor pain swelling and stiffness in my...reactions6replies
Continuous Continuous Updates...Hi all, so my pain level has increased so much I can't even go for a short half block walk to our...reactionscomments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Ode to Dr. Seuss...Rain, rain, go away! Don’t come back another day. You make me ache and hurt so much I want to take you...reactions10comments
Apples and Oranges: Comparisons and RA...Despite knowing that my own situation with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is unique and that no one else likely has the same experience...reactions2comments
I Worry About My Care-Partner, My Spouse...Blessed with a supportive spouse, I am fortunate to have someone who is able and willing to help me anytime I need...reactions16comments
Rituximab...Starting infusions with this medication. Anyone with experience with this medication? How’s your health? Is it helping? Concerns or experiences with illness...reactions4repliesBiologic Medication
Getting a diagnosis...About 14 years ago, a doctor had xrays of my spine taken as I was experiencing back pain, and he said it...reactions4repliesDiagnosisInsurance & DisabilityTips & Advice
