Managing RA pain...After many many fail medications including methotrexate and trail mess, why is it the rheumatologist still do not describe Norco to give this chronic disease...Reactions 0 reactions Comments52 repliesSymptoms
RA, Graves Disease, heart valve issues...Following that, I was diagnosed with Graves Disease. Next came a total thyroidectomy. The latest ailment is with my heart and mitral valve....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementAwarenessProgression
Is this really happening...I thought i was young and healthy, was going to start a new life in the army have a trade.... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The RA Journey Continues - Hope Deferred...After all, I’m tough, I’m brave, I’m independent. I’m my father’s daughter. Oy.... By KidAtHeart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Day in a Life- Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis...I was only a kid, but I was brave.... By khoogendam4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Pain Be Gone!...So truly, I never expected not to be able to remember my trade. The extent that "brain fog" was a major jolt.... By skuzeg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A story about 2 dogs...Again, I researched and found a glucosamine mixture that had rave reviews. I found a generic brand and started giving it to them.... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
From Pain, to AS, to RA...I've hiked around, traveled much, and driven many miles. I find solace in the ukulele, and comfort in watching movie after movie.... By julesmills236 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Started out as JRA, still going as RA...By the time we traveled for my medical issues the year was 1984. I was lucky to have an uncle in Switzerland at that time, so that's where we... By saadav806 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Symmetrical and asymmetrical joint pain and swelling...Currently meds are not working and i have symmetrical joint pain/swelling that travels between hands, feet, knees, wrists etc and often at multiple areas...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptomsComorbiditiesDiagnosis
Farming and Gardening...Our two horse passed from old age a few years ago and we miss our therapeutic trail rides....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesExercise
Pills, shots, blood tests and special shoes....During the early years I received more schooling for different trades in which rewarded me with good jobs in their specific fields.... By eebtool11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Need some relief while waiting for appointment. Any ideas?...But now it seems to have traveled to my knees and my shoulders. I have tried Ibuprofen and other over the counter meds to no avail....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Has anyone used Orencia...Then they went to Humira with Arava but my hair started falling out in patches due to the arave....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Diagnosis ...Diagnosed with Graves and Hashimotos and had my thyroid removed....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesDiagnosis
I never signed up for this.......RA is one and then there is Type 1 diabetes (45 years in), Graves disease and now no thyroid, Kidney failure (That smacked me in the head) Asthma and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesVentingBiologic Medication
Tapering prednisone, symptoms back?...Sort of edgy and crabby, but a well worth it trade off....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Does this sound like flare up? What should I do...• 2 days ago, both hips, my lower back, and my shoulder all feel warm and swollen inside, like there is heated gravel inside....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingNewly Diagnosed
RD is my Marathon...I'd never thought of myself as an athlete, but I just new he was the guy to get me back on the trail....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Losing hope...People say how brave and mentally strong I am, for dealing with such a severe disability and staying happy....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies