Changing the bed sheets...Right now I’m wracking my (went on vacation without telling me) brain in trying to figure out an easier way to change the sheets on my bed without needing...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesExercise
Finally getting a plan in place....With nobody checking my blood tests, or ordering the right blood tests, I went under the radar.... By waywayupnorth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Can You Believe It, Eye Infection?...Right there on the spot, he said, "I think you suffer from a rheumatoid disease.... By lindadecker1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Ear Arthritis...I cannot sleep on my right side anymore. Hurts when you put your head down on the pillow. I hope this helps someone that has it.... By lwoods24681 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Getting a diganosis...Two days later, three fingers on my right hand were sore, swollen, and stiff. A week later my left thumb and then my right wrist.... By tinalh172 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Baker's Cyst (Part Two)...Back in January in a post titled "RA Grab Bag Goodies" I related my experience with a Baker's cyst in my right knee that had ruptured and put me... By Dave B1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The 12 Days of an RA Christmas...six new medications five new side effects four thousand copays three hours of crying two compression gloves and a swollen and painful knee eight... By rayogagirl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
R.R....I am 67 but before I was put on Humira I had a heart attack I was on methotrexate then I can't spell it right. I just feel like... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Living with RA...I've had one surgery on my right hand with knuckle replacements and to straighten my thumb, it has helped but was very painful.... By teresaj1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Michele’s Journey...First symptoms were swelling in the fingers of my left hand and my right knee. Flu-like symptoms too.... By mdvaccarello1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Shingles Family Story...Also, his mouth sagged on the left side, so when he smiled only the right side of his mouth went up.... By sammie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Diagnosed at 17...Unfortunately, I was in my senior year of high school. Which is when drinking became a problem.... By mark-hughes3292 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA and Other Health Challenges...I've had many joint replacements, broken my leg/ankle, and two carpal tunnel surgeries which add to the stew pot of pain.... By Jill Maxine1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Two of the Best Things in Years!...My flares have caused me to have both hope and a left knee replacement and also right hip repair for a dislocation.... By molli20181 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Surprise Visitor...Take two aspirins, Grab a hold of yourself And look around where you are right now.... By penabbo1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Odd symptom without explanation...Other times it is the top of the feet, ankles or wrist. No redness, visible swelling, or rash....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSymptoms
Marcia's RA Story...But my right knee never really improved so 2013 I had a total knee replacement.... By ttbag4u2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Please don’t be sorry......During a conversation, watching tv, reading, even texting or writing will put me right to sleep.... By amypollock826 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do my symptoms sound like rheumatoid arthritis?...It came on after the birth of my baby, along with stiff joints, knee and ankle pain and a flare up in my toe (red, swollen)....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
Weight loss...I am now only on Plaquenil so my weight maintains around 105lbs. —normal for me....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies