Does anyone have a spinal stimulator?...My surgeon recommends it due to failed back surgeries and chronic pain....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Living with RA...Slowly but surely the RA got steadily worse & now at 64 feeling 290 on some days RA rules my life.... By terringtons1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Bridge over troubled waters...The survey found that: 67.4% of respondents said other members of the household are sometimes or never aware of their arthritis. 64.4% of respondents... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Better Times...I take a moment every now and then to reflect on those who went before us when their choices were few and pain was surely constant.... By mlynn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Help! Living with RA and Lynch Syndrome...After bilateral frozen shoulders and 2 torn rotator cuffs, my surgeon mentioned the arthritis in my shoulders and that I should see a rheumatologist.... By Heather Egry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Golden Years...It was believed that my pregnancy triggered the illness and that another pregnancy would surely leave me wheelchair-bound.... By kristinejp1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of RA?...EDIT: The survey has now closed! Thank you all who shared their thoughts and participated....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
I refuse to be defined by the disease in my body...RA has spread to each joint in my body and currently I am waiting to see a surgeon for my bicep muscle which was eaten away by the synovial... By carlenehansen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
In America Survey Results...We recently released our results from the 9th In America survey (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=38362)....Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Unusual Postpartum Symptoms: My RA Story...They hooked me up with an orthopedic surgeon and sent me on my way.... By SusanWilcox133 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
In the Meantime...I like to joke that as I work in hospital pharmacy, surely I know how to end my misery if it got to that point.... By Sophieh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
You have all the signs of an alcoholic!...Then I went to my orthopedic surgeon, told him about breaking my wrists now I broke my shoulders!... By elvis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Pain or No Pain......But I surely would give it a try.... By heieboles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of RA?...Take the survey here!: https://bit.ly/3QEpDoF...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
She loves me - she loves me not...Bone loss issues are surely another very serious one and last year I was diagnosed as having osteoporosis and now take annual infusions of Reclast to counter... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Becoming an Elder Statesman to RA...But slowly and surely I have come to accept that there really aren’t any real answers, different things work differently for different people.... By hogenkam4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Decisions, decisions...There are certain realities that I have come to understand while living with RA for 15+ years and being decisive is surely one of the most important!... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
September is Suicide Awareness Month...We didn't deserve the pain we endured when you took your life, we surely don't deserve it again. The pain you caused never ends.... By aloneagainalethea4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Does anyone have a pyrocarbon finger joint replaced MCP index finger?...My surgeon said it would be better if I were retired or had a desk job because I might break it. Does anyone have one and can you share...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Anyone with RA here had a total knee replacement?...The surgeon, to his credit, said it would be the worst pain I have ever had for at least two weeks. It was!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies