Monstrous Medical Misconception: You Can’t Have RA If You Can Exercise...Exercise and being active are important parts of staying healthy and fighting back against the effects of aging and disease. Everybody and...reactions9comments
Recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis ...Hi I just been diagnosed with ra and put on methotrexate I'm really freaking out as they are making me feel so...reactions17replies
RA Flare Following Covid Vaccine... Anyone Else?...I was diagnosed about 30 years ago. The only time I’m not in pain is when I’m on prednisone for my asthma...reactions10comments
My Experience in Dealing with Shoes and RA-Related Foot Issues...I had been living with RA-related foot pain since I was diagnosed in 2004. Unfortunately, my foot pain symptoms were not taken...reactions5comments
A Connection Between RA and Eating Better...I've been trying to eat better. Yes, it has been hard, mostly due to the pandemic but also because I regularly experience...reactions4comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3comments
