Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of RA?...Take the survey here!: https://bit.ly/3QEpDoF...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Losing My Voice...Surely, they would be able to help me get to the bottom of this mystery malady.... By rayogagirl8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Cellulitis and RA...I was sent for ultrasounds to eliminate the diagnosis of blood clots then sent to a vascular surgeon....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Balancing Out Work You Love With Your RA...A new (or even older) diagnosis of RA can surely put a crimp into the days of an entrepreneur and business owner, can’t it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesNewly DiagnosedAwarenessWork & Employment
Paid RA Research Opportunity...More information can be found at the following link, along with a survey to determine your eligibility to participate....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Sacroiliac joint pain...It is very hard to find a surgeon in this instance, and when steroid injections wear off, I’ve had to resort to low dose hydromorphone. Help!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
RA plus retina and gi issues ...My eye surgeon says it's non-related. Will ask my rheumatologist at next appointment. A few months ago went for routine colonoscopy with endoscopy....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesComorbidities
Knee flare up...Also, has anyone seen an orthopedic surgeon as well?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Medical Specialist - Collecting Ologist...LOL I will go first: Rheumatologist, Cardiologist, Gastrologist, Vascular Surgeon, Physical Therapist, Pulmonologist, Psychologist, Radiologist, Respiratory...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesComorbiditiesCopingTreatment
Have you heard of finger amputation due to the condition?...Also, OT confirmed this, but I have yet to see a hand surgeon....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Breast cancer reconstruction with RA...Surgeon gave me options for reconstruction. If I can I like to have silicon implant....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Diagnosis and diet...I basically eat fish, sweet potato, oatmeal and lots of blueberries, raspberries, bananas and for lunch I either have a veggie smoothie, or a veggie burger...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Question on RA physcians and do they really care about us?...She ran out of med choices for me and sent me to an orthopedic surgeon. I changed doctors and met with him in October....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesVentingCopingDepression
I need help...I went to a bariatric surgeon last week with high hopes but she said she wanted me to be mentally stable for a year even though my psychiatrist said...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
How can I work with a new doctor?...Anyway, my NEW RA is now referring me to a hand surgeon. He states my RA is fully under control.... Guys...what do make of these? Anyone?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies