Started out as JRA, still going as RA...The pediatrician spoke with my parents and suspected I had Lyme disease but he wasn't so sure.... By saadav806 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Bubble life...Secondly, I'm super klutzy, I hurt/cut/bruise myself all the time just walking through my house....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCoping
From Pain, to AS, to RA...After a party at a friend's house I came home and discovered these bumps on the insides of my feet.... By julesmills236 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trouble in the Parking Lot...happy for me, that I have kids who don't complain about not being able to hang out with their friends at the mall because I won't be able to leave... By 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Liar, liar pants on fire!...I saw her in pain, I could see her pain, even though she rarely actually spoke about it, or complained.... By 1lpkg257 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Hip pain...Question- the Orthopaedic consultant I spoke to said the only way forward is to replace the hip....Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesProgression
shoes or no shoes...I feel like when I am at home cleaning house, for instance, for 2-3 hours at a time, if I do not have my good shoes on the whole...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSymptoms
newly diagnosed feeling like no one understands...I feel like I just can't go out with friends or my husband like I used to or keep up with the house with still having to work fulltime....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Pills, shots, blood tests and special shoes....The keyboard and the mouse were mocking me every day.... By eebtool11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Cooking for the holidays...I enjoyed all the hustle and bustle at my house. I loved everyone raving over my delectable dishes....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesExercise
How quickly does the weekly injection of methotrexate leave your body?...I've had to pause my injections due to Covid. My doctor recommended that I do this until I become asymptomatic....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesTips & Advice
I went to see my sister...Hi to all, I went to see my sister who is ill in hospital on her birthday and she wouldnt communicate with me so i spoke with the doctors...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAssistive Devices
Frustrated...can't take prednisone...I called my rheumys office today and spoke to a nurse who spoke to the dr and then called me back....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Info Sheet for Employer...We spoke briefly about it today and he asked if surgery could resolve my issues, so some info would be really helpful....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Post Covid RA...Good questions that I would like to pose here (as a post covid newly diagnosed autoimmune patient)…....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBiologic MedicationComorbidities
Hand clenching up...Should I be worried?...So I do a lot of typing and mouse-clicking. Any advice or help would be great!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptoms
Was anyone else so confused when diagnosed?...Do we not buy a house? Will this affect us getting a loan for a house? Should I not have kids? We are just starting our married life...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
RA - Season Changes Autumn and Winter How about you?...I use these like slippers around the house and some for bedtime if needed to keep the feet happy and warm 3) stocking up and arranging my parafinn wax...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesWeather
Anyone on a JAK medicine?...I am 79 and currently volunteering, socializing with family and friends, fixing up my house, tending to my dog, etc....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic Medication
Scary times...When the last child left for college we sold our great big 2 story house and he helped design our house that is perfect for person with disabilities....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies