RA and all that means...I know my condition could be much worse and am very fortunate to have the support of my family, friends, the medical staffs and most of all my wonderful... By rosalieb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA and Me......As time went on I thought it could be carpal tunnel so went to my GP who referred me the hospital for tests.... By symonne1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
My Sero-Negative RA Story...For the first month, all I could do was sit in the water incapable of doing any exercise.... By jantics38 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
At First I Was Happy...I was sent to an orthopedist who did an MRI and Xrays and could find nothing wrong, but he immobilized my wrist in a cast for six weeks.... By dellaatlanta1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
It's Complicated!...I had advised my employer that I was not sure I could do the work in the other department but I would give it a try.... By 5fj71h1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hip Procedure For Pain...When he was finished and the RN said I could get up, I couldn't move my right leg at all.... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tin Man Syndrome...hurt even more, well like the tin man when he is out in the rain or humidity or cold he rusts up, locks up, and can't move.... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
To Tell The Truth......As you progress down the thorny and unpredictable path of RA, not only may you want to share, but you may need to share since it could impact your... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migratory gout......Another day it could be a painful elbow. My joints seem constantly inflamed but not visibly red. E.g.... By mrlogic-not1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Long long road!!...Then it gradually started to move through the rest of my body, hands, feet, shoulder, days when I could not get out of the chair.... By smith611 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sara’s Story...I started having issues that were excruciating for a while in my shoulder, but when going to the hospital they told me that I had a frozen shoulder and... By CommunityMember24241 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Life as I know it......I can no longer do what I could before but I still exist. I do my best to stay positive and avoid stress. This helps me cope as best... By madbrydges1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Better Times...My great grandma occasionally cried out with pain. I am so grateful to live in better times. We have treatment options. Surgical options.... By mlynn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
RA, Fibromyalgia, & Teaching P.E....He cares about everything that could cause me stress, and we talk about solutions. Good luck to all, hang in there, and pray!... By grammiesue1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
No family support...But I still broke down cried felt so cheated. But the hardest part of all was the lack of sympathy and support from my mother.... By willowbell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Trifecta of Chronic Disease...In turn, I requested a referral to the Interstitial Lung Disease clinic at UCSF, the top ILD clinic in California, and fifth in the country.... By sfswami1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Drug That’s Working...An RA friend told me she could not eat BK ... or Hardees(?) because of a tenderizer they use ... I don’t know.... By danny7771 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
My journey so far ......I have it in both wrists, the pain very quickly progressed to the point where I could not bend my wrists without SHOCKING pain.... By rant1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RA and FIBROMYALGIA...I work in the medical field and suddenly my life went down hill. It started with the FIBROMYALGIA and then with a herniated disc and then the RA.... By imatos1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My 81-Year-Long Journey with RA...I would have babysitters and I would have them stay an extra hour so I could rest for one hour. I had a wonderful husband who always helped me.... By kokomo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments