Don't Even Think About Stubbing Your Toe....What I am finding more in 2023 than before, is that I am a house of cards. One more hurt or pain and I nearly crumple. That is so...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCopingSymptoms
How much weakness and fatigue is normal with RA?...(I still mow the lawn, clean house, etc - but it feels like it's going to kill me one of these times) I just wonder whether anyone else has...Reactions 0 reactions Comments35 replies
morning pain almost gone by evening...On the days we don't go to the gym, I just putz around the house, read, play on the computer and take naps....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Feeling alone?...Installing a French drain to keep the rain from flooding near the house and rotting the wood. My back story goes back a number of years....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
The dreaded Prednisone...I KNOW I should use prednisone...my doc tells me to use prednisone...I have it in my house...but I hate it....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Most suitable flooring for RA...Because I am currently feeling okay, I thought I'd have some work done around my house....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Social Isolation and RA...How do you guys feel about your social contacts and did any of you have conversations with friends where you spoke about this exact topics and how did...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesCopingMental Health
Diagnosed with RA a year ago, my journey so far and some questions......I work at a computer using a keyboard and mouse all day every day, although I am probably lucky I don’t do a manual trade....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedExercise
Newly diagnosed--Have question about pain management...Today, the pain was so bad I was in tears, again-- the pain still wakes me up at night, I cannot do simple things like squeeze a sponge, lift...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesNewly Diagnosed
LET'S SHARE our list of favorite yoga, tai chi, Qigong and other gentle forms of exercise!...She demonstrates three different levels to do each pose. Depending on where your symptoms are, this is a good place to start....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesExercise
Positive with covid19 ...Wednesday full flu symptoms came, tested positive on Thursday, Friday my rheumatoid is flaring up, when i spoke to my rheumatologist earlier today i didn't...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSeronegative RAFlares & Flare Management
I keep thinking I'm making it up...We were supposed to get a house, but I suppose I can't get one with stairs now, right? I was a pretty active person, and now I can't keep...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Rheumatoid arthritis and Raynaud’s ...In the past my hair has grown back quickly and appeared in spots....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingDepressionMental Health
Hair changes?...So I emailed my nurse and she spoke to my doctor, they said I could try two weeks not taking the drug and see if that helps - it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Most meds contraindicated—Pred OK...Again the Pred is helping, some days fabulous and fine, some days not so much (like today when I cleaned whole house)....Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesTravelNewly DiagnosedFlares & Flare Management
New and Overwhelmed...Since that initial flare, I've had pain, swelling and nerve pain in different spots - hips, feet, ankles, and knees....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Could This Be The 'perfect' Analogy To Explain How RA Affects Us Everyday For Those Without RA That Ask What It's Like? ...This section is for having to change plans: It's a NonD, you can't leave the house or you'd float away....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Question on RA physcians and do they really care about us?...I spoke to my dr. after the hospital stay and she said it had nothing to do with the drug....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesVentingDepressionCoping
Problems after 2nd.stage knee revision...Be it house , gardens or grandchildren.Was always very active with my 2 youngest grandchildren....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSurgery
Terrible pain...…so after I spoke the receptionist (an angel) she was very empathetic with me she managed to find me an appt next Monday with a new rheumatologist, finders...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesFlares & Flare Management