Do I have RA or don’t I?...I’ll try to make this short. This is my fourth Rheumatologist I visited this week. The first 3 absolutely confirmed a definitive...reactions2comments
My RA Journey...I’m 57 years old and this is my RA journey. 4 years ago I was training for a 40 mile one day...reactions3comments
Losing my sight...I've had this disease (diagnosed) for 3 years now. I have gone through so many meds already that I'm beyond frustrated. My...reactions4comments
Tweetybird66's Story...Where do I start? I've been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoarthritis. I have a real bad flare up... Can't sleep...reactions5comments
Fatigue...I had a visit today with the PA at my internal medicine doctors office. Although I generally save RA related issues for...reactions10comments
Cursed...I no longer want to hit my quiet button... I recently had a pump put in and they don’t pass those out...reactions4comments
Clean Freak...I am by far the messiest person ever. I always have been but now that I can’t clean all I want to...reactions1comment
Self pity...I want to start off by saying, logically I’m aware that I shouldn’t feel that way... (but I can almost guarantee I’m...reactions4comments
Bherring's RA Story...Hello. I was feeling overwhelmed today and started searching for RA support groups and found this site. I have shed a few...reactions1comment
Lonely Vol 10.8...When you are alone with no one and you are going through the worst pain yet you at least in your life...reactions9comments
September is Suicide Awareness Month...Depression is a symptom of RA. Several months have passed and everyday the thought of death enters my mind. Today, it was...reactions6comments
Preparing for a Doctor's Appointment...I have another doctors appointment today, but today it’s with a new rheumatologist. The anxiety of having to explain it all in...reactions1comment
P.S. (what I do for my RA)...I take provigil or modafinil (generic) for my unrelenting fatigue... Make sure your vitamin levels aren’t too high or low. Don’t underestimate...reactions1comment
Identity: Rheumatoid Arthritis...When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, it was something that I was expecting. Both my mom and my maternal aunt had...reactions12comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactionscomments
Pokes, Picks, Jabs and Squeezes....While sitting comfortably in a booth with my wife at our favorite local Mexican restaurant for a Saturday evening dinner out, enjoying...reactions14comments
You Can Raise Awareness...Raising awareness about RA may sound intimidating but it really is quite simple and very valuable!...reactionscomments
Thank You, Message Received...As much as I hate to admit it, pain is important. It is a powerful message sent from a part of the...reactions1comment
Exercising at Home? Motivation, and Some Thoughts on Behavior Change...You may be wondering what you are going to do inside all day with orders to shelter in place, or self-isolate? Reasonably...reactionscomments
Tips for Being Selective about Your Physician, Part 1...Finding a new doctor when you have RA sucks, let’s be honest. But, it’s a tried and true part of living with...reactions16comments
