Long Painful Road Traveled...I could no longer work out or run from the pain in feet, knees, hips, neck, hands, wrist and my elbows.... By w4ou3m2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
5 generation long of Rheumatoid with a splash of Cerebral Palsy...Her husband had put her in an institution and could never find her. Years later they would find things out about her and that she had passed away.... By grace-grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COVID-19...So while the state of Texas opens all around me I am still sheltering in place at the advice of my doctors.... By brendaready3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Patiently Waiting In The Big Chair...I lay myself back and get very comfortable while listening to the crystal clear tunes playing from the built in Bose speaker system attached to the waiting... By celia1232 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
RA is like sunburn...And with every one of them I get this universal look of mild sympathy like I'm telling them I have bad sunburn.... By kaeslin052 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
In sickness and in health...I was that bride who could barely hold back the tears.... By michottey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Flares & JRA Diagnosis- the long journey from youth to adulthood...Halfway through the hospital stay I could no longer walk.... By rockcandi2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My life has been turned upside down from RA!...I'm 28 I was diagnosed with RA four years ago since then my life has gone down hill .... By drea20081 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Three decades of RA without a diagnosis...I have to say, if I could go back in time & not have RA I wouldn't choose that. My life was a literal living hell before the last... By butterflysal3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Why when you see me?...The knowledge and truth that I am blessed beyond with a family that loves and cares for me more than I could ever imagine.... By lauramaria2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
June 29, 2012.That's a wrap folks. ...I could have taken better care of myself, seen a doctor more, listened to my body. You name it, I thought it.... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Where does one begin.......I could go up to 3 of those but not before calling the doctor.... By f9c1sc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Icy Baths, Cold Showers...Has anyone experienced any ra improvements using cold water? Ice?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceFlares & Flare Management
My story and struggles...That was until one day I woke up in so much pain that all I could do was cry.... By nrodriguez2142 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Just trying to get a diagnosis......Severe hypo.... and I was so fatigued I could barely stay awake... then came the god awful nerve zaps and joint pain and racing heart at resting.... By qaxg4y2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Voice Of Rheumatoid Arthritis...Once again it was no doubt my RA speaking a language that I could understand.... By celia1232 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Advice on First Flare...I was wondering if anyone could chime in on my current situation....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Please help identify my symptoms as I am really confused with the mixed signals...Hi all, I am new to the forum and I am confused what this pain in my finger joints could be....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisAwareness
Cold wet weather, yikes!...As a newbie who lives in a warm very dry climate, not experienced much with cold and wet for years (don’t miss Seattle)....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & Advice
Covid shot...Because of my feelings I will not have the third shot....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiologic MedicationAwareness
