Emotionally Preparing for Surgery...I think we need to get that out of the way right off the bat.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Feeling Frustrated with RA...When my ankle locked up the next month and I could no longer walk around campus, I went to a different urgent care office.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
What is RA Not Destroying?...My brain gets foggy, I’m tired for no reason, or my ankle pop like balloons, I’ve had two spine surgeries, but I keep going.... By kmcclana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Triggers, Schmiggers...I suppose that’s the same if the affected joint is a knee or an ankle, but when I have to forcibly still my hands, I feel trapped.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Family, Resentment, and Nuclear Bombs...“Oh, sorry hun, I can’t go antiquing today because...um... my ankle. It’s, you know, doing a thing. So yeah, I know! I’m sad too!... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Exploring the Option of Surgery...I could have had hand surgeries, feet or ankle surgeries, elbow or shoulder surgeries, neck fusions, and so forth.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Morning Misery...When I do manage to drag myself out of bed, I'm usually met with a bolt of pain shooting through my right foot and ankle as soon as... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments61 comments
A Major PAIN...I've been taking Norco (generic for Vicodin) 10-325 tablets fairly regularly over the last six months or so when my right foot and ankle flared up badly... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
How Many Fights Can We Manage?...So, bring on all the fights! I’ll take them on and whack away.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Could my symptoms be RA, or a different rheumatic disorder?...And two days ago, ankle joint of my left foot started to hurt like I’ve injured it. It was nothing too serious, I could walk easily....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Pokes, Picks, Jabs and Squeezes....A sharp and sudden pain located on the outside of and just below my left ankle.... By eebtool4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
21 with RA...This all started in October 2015 when my right knee randomly swelled up and I didn't know why.... By alexlafosse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Just Can't...It started in my right ankle. I WATCHED it happen....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Has anyone experienced excessive night sweats?...In another two weeks or so I started to have pain in my wrist and hand, followed by pain in my knee and my ankle and foot....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Don't Stress Your Next Flare...But, Jed, you just said “combat” and now you’re saying to not fight it? Yes, you read this right.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trying to find a new way to live with RA....I’m feeling really pathetic that I could only last one day and that night after and the next day I couldn’t hardly walk because of the flare up in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments31 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementDepressionFriends & Family
Pills, shots, blood tests and special shoes....Cough - cough, yeah right!... By eebtool11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Not sure what I have...The pain and stiffness is on both sides, but worse on my right side. She ran bloodwork and everything was normal....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly Diagnosed
The Pillow Queen...I sometimes need two pillows under my knees in order to rest an aching hip, knee or ankle.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Darkness Into Light..."Darkness Into Light" showed me that I am indeed not alone or the only one struggling right now.... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
