Dealing With a Lack of Social Support: RA Tells a Complex Story...For the third week of Arthritis Awareness Month, we continue our efforts in raising awareness about rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In previous weeks, we focused on topics like RA symptoms and...reactions2comments
Clearing Up RA Infusion Confusion...I have been getting biologic infusions for rheumatoid arthritis off and on for over 20 years now, depending on the medication I am on at any given time. For the last...reactions8comments
Wow. Masks, what now? ...The CDC guidance now states that fully vaccinated individuals can go without masks indoors and outdoors! There are some caveats related to the immunosuppressed, especially transplant recipients, but I have...reactions5replies
How I Describe Pain...Many years ago, an old school friend seriously asked me what my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) felt like, as I gingerly lowered myself into one of my living room couches. She...reactions29comments
Brain Fog...I think educating RA sufferes about brain fog because I never knew it existed but I knew something was different with the way my brain focuses plus the depression. I've...reactions2replies
Which Doctor to Contact?...I have RA and hives lately. I have had more racing heart and skip beats. I went to primary to let him know this and I have had to take...reactions4comments
feeling overwhelmed! need some advice...hello! I'm new here, was diagnosed last week. reading your stories has really helped but I still feel a bit scared and ... stunned? some backstory. last autumn I've had...reactions6repliesNewly DiagnosedVentingMental Health
Pain Destroying Me...I was diagnosed in 2015 with rheumatoid arthritis. My life has not been the same since. I am constantly in pain from my neck all the way down. When I...reactions6comments
Mediterranean Diet...I'm looking for a great Mediterranean Diet cookbook or resource. Do you have a favorite?...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
Weighted Blankets...I used a 20 pound weighted cooling blanket at my brothers house and fell in love almost immediately. I would love to have one myself because they help with anxiety...reactions2repliesBrain FogFlares & Flare ManagementSleep
What Is Hijama (Wet Cupping)?...I personally take biologic medications. However, I am always interested in learning about and using different complementary techniques. In the 2016 Olympics, the cupping technique was displayed on the world...reactions6comments
Feeling confused- Seronegative RA and New Rheumy...Have you ever been challenged about your RA when speaking with a new doctor? Has that ever made you feel so small and insignificant? I am feeling that way right...reactions17repliesSeronegative RAMental HealthVenting
Multiple Autoimmune Conditions...I have multiple autoimmune diseases that has caused me pain, stress and limited mobility at times. Does anyone know of any remedies to help with the pain and stress? I've...reactions1replyAwareness
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...reactions5comments
Validation of Pain Is the Start of Treatment...In our society, only older people are allowed to have pain, like my 87-year-old grandma who calls it “The Netflix” and wears silk scarves around her neck. It’s not normal...reactions3comments
RA is Truly Different for Everyone - My Onset Story...My disease onset starts differently than anything I have heard before. I was 19 years old, home from college, and visiting my parents. I woke up in the middle of...reactions2comments
People like me...I live in New Jersey and I have had RA for almost 40 years. When I think it can’t get any worse it does. I have been on pain medicine...reactions3comments
Living with Multiple Autoimmune Diseases...Like many patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I live with multiple autoimmune diseases. In fact, I shared here that my RA wasn't even properly addressed or diagnosed until after I'd...reactions4comments
My newest update...Hi all, hope you are all doing good or as best as you can. So, last I had told you, I had increased to 8 mgs and I did have...reactions10comments
Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Is Important...Why is RA awareness important to you? What should others know about rheumatoid arthritis?...reactions71repliesAwareness
