RA Causing Failing Joints and Little BumpsI was diagnosed with RA ten years ago.I had to have my right index finger knuckle fused, I have had one hip...reactions6comments
Weightlifter Scared It Might Be RAHello, I am a very active 64 year old bodybuilder (yes), and I am in great shape (on the exterior). In the...reactions1comment
No Room for ComfortDiagnosing takes a while. Let's just say that I was misdiagnosed 5 yrs earlier than when I was diagnosed properly. Living with...reactions1comment
RA: We Never Know What Is Lurking Around the Next CornerA little over a year ago I shared a story here entitled "RA Grab Bag Goodies." I had a Baker’s cyst rupture...reactions3comments
RA and CancerSince being told I have cancer, my RA flares have gotten worse and more often. Is this because my body is fighting...reactions5comments
Always In PainI have been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for most of my adult life. I was finally diagnosed in 2018. I take...reactions30comments
SurvivingI was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when I was 12 years old. I’m 55 now. Over the years, I have...reactions8comments
Very FrustratedHi all, As I’ve shared before, I’ve had 82 surgeries to either fuse, replace, or—in one case—completely remove a joint. For over...reactions40comments
It's a Robbery.When I was in my 50's and told I had RA, I was too busy with a full-time job and raising two...reactions4comments
My Journey with Juvenile Rheumatoid ArthritisI was invited to share my story and experience of having JRA (Juv. Rheumatoid Arthritis). I actually had recently created a blog...reactions3comments
RA JourneyI was diagnosed with RA 10 years ago. I'm 71 years old today. Shortly thereafter, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. While...reactions2comments
From Remission to FlareI lost my husband to cancer 14 years ago. Sometime after the funeral, I woke up one morning and could not move...reactions11comments
Surviver of JRA for 66 yearsMy name is Linda Martin. I am 73 years old and was diagnosed with quick-onset chronic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) in 1959...reactions2comments
My Long-Term RA JourneyI have had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for most of my adult life, and I am now 75. I have undergone many different...reactions1comment
Phantom FeversAfter reading stories concerning phantom fevers, I wanted to share my own. This was one of the symptoms I had regularly for...reactions3comments
In the DumpsI have had RA and fibromyalgia for 25 years. I have tried lots of different biologics and other medications over that time...reactions5comments
Coping with RA, Fibromyalgia, and Autoimmune PainI am diagnosed with many conditions, such as: rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud's, Sjögren's, fibromyalgia, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and...reactions15comments
Beginning, Middle, and Moving Forward: A Personal JourneyI was in the USAF and kept getting migraine headaches; my neck hurt every time I moved it. The military said, "You...reactions1comment
Sandy's Story: JRA Since 1958I started having joint pain at age four in my left hand and both feet. I have been living with JRA for...reactions2comments
Jen's RA StoryI was diagnosed shortly after a liver transplant. The transplant limits the treatment options that I have. I am not allowed to...reactions12comments
