Scary times...Here was there all 7 joint surgeries, and helped me recover from each....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Taking Remission Further with Better Earring....Not joint pain. I share my story so that you all can perhaps see some inspiration. I am 40 years old and was diagnosed at 2....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Surgery with RA, Ehlers Danlos, Fibromyalgia...drifting to the right, my fingers point to # 2 instead of being straight, the strength has failed in them, thank goodness for the electric jar openers!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
23 yrs old, newly diagnosed, seeking words of encouragement...My doctor, who is a very kind, supportive man, assures me that because we caught my RA early before any joint damage, he thinks we can prevent it in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 replies
Waiting for the meds to kick in......I can say that the MTX has helped a lot to the point where I can exercise, I was unable to walk or stand for long peroids for a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
I hate RA!!!...effects and go about my daily business and learned very quickly that I'm not going to be able to continue as I usually would after this med. at this Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
The importance of diet for my RA journey. ...I was seriously suicidal at one point. If it wasn't for a good friend and some internet searches about this disease I would have gotten worse....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesDiet & NutritionFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
Nerve Pain and Throbbing Hand Pain...At night the numbness gets works to the point that I can't feel anything at all....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Letter to my Rheumatologist...t or don’t want to understand the level of pain I deal with on a daily and nightly bases just because there is no extreme swelling or tenderness in a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Heat or cold for new morning pain?...What do you guys do when you wake up to a new and painful joint thing? I have my usuals, and can get that all to settle down within...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
losing hope and will quickly...i am new to RA. heck, im not even positive its what i have. every symptom points to RA however my lab tests read as though ive never been...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
I feel like a drug addict...We have found severe arthritis and damage in my SI (Sacroiliac) joint. It connects the spine to the tailbone....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Failing Enbrel...At that point I had been off Enbrel for 2 weeks. They drew a lot of blood and did a variety of tests....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBiologic Medication
Unofficially diagnosed and searching for information...None of these symptoms have prevented me from doing day-to-day activities to this point....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Negative RA test...I have severe swelling in my feet and ankles to the point I am unable to walk or wear shoes....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Accepting living with rheumatoid arthritis...But it went badly, to the point where my pains are unbearable and I can no longer walk without being in extreme pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesCopingDepressionSeronegative RA
Medical Specialist - Collecting Ologist...I think that is all of them Hope other will join me for a little fun and wow's....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesComorbiditiesCopingTreatment
MTX or Job Burnout or Both?...I am killing myself mentally, physically and emotionally to the point hopelessness is setting in....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Doctor says it's RA ... I am not so sure...According to one of the reports he sent home with me, I have "markedly decreased radoiocarpal joint space and soft tissue swelling" and mild - moderate...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesNewly Diagnosed
