New to the RA FamilyI am new to this. Was just diagnosed with RA a couple of months ago. I am 62 years old. I really thought I was too old and that only...reactions13comments
COVID-19I’ve battled RA now since 2003. Just as cases were being reported in Washington state of the COVID-19 virus, I was in the midst of moving cross-country from Washington to...reactions7comments
At Least I Have an ExplanationAt least I have an explanation of what to call my problem, RA. I am 74 years old. For several years, I had joint pain that took turns in different...reactions3comments
A Rude AwakeningHi. Let me start by saying that this disease does not discriminate by any means. And I think that RA awareness is very important. It should be treated like it...reactions6comments
RA DisruptionsI was recently scheduled for a surgical procedure not related to my R.A. The day of the surgery I experienced a flare and a temperature of 101! Surgery had to...reactions3comments
Will it ever end?I'm a 61 year old female that suffers with RA. I'm in constant pain, nothing gives me relief. This kind of pain can cause me to take more OCD than...reactions3comments
My LifeRheumatoid arthritis has impacted my life in various ways. I remember, I was 20 years old, when I found out and was diagnosed. I went to many doctors, who kept...reactions2comments
History of RAMy father had RA his whole life. I remember seeing him soaking his arms and feet in hot and cold water. That was the therapy in the late 50s and...reactions2comments
Learning the RopesDiagnosed a little over a year ago with RA, it gave me answers for the frustration I had been experiencing with my joints and body. I’m 57 and have seronegative...reactions2comments
"You Look Great"I was diagnosed at age 13, I'm 63 now. I've been through a lot. It's okay because I've come to terms with my illness. Anyway I've always tried to look...reactions4comments
I Feel Like Frankenstein Getting up in The MorningMy hips feel like they are in a vice when sitting too long. My knees ache and hurt. My ankles swell up. When morning comes I feel like Frankenstein getting...reactions8comments
A NewbieThank you so much for the add. I’ve struggled with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia for many years and fell into the opioid addiction. I did rehab and now I'm 16 months...reactions3comments
Left in the ShadowsI live in Florida where there has been a colossal divide about reopening the beaches for residents and tourists. The one side wants to begin re-fueling our tourist economy, while...reactions8comments
RA Doesn’t Define MeHello. I was diagnosed in 2008, although I had symptoms long before. I remember having the worse case of vertigo and my doctor thought it was MS - thank God...reactions2comments
Growing up with Rheumatoid ArthritisI was born with RA. Growing up with a chronic incurable disease was very hard because I knew I wasn’t like the other kids. I took medication until I was...reactions1comment
Slammed: Left at the PlateDiagnosed at 13 with Juvenile Arthritis which never went away. 59 years later, I was also diagnosed with RA. Now I'm on hydroxychloroquine, have fibromyalgia, fuzzy vision, frozen shoulders and...reactions8comments
RA and a PandemicI just read Wren’s article from 2015, RA’s Secret Symptom, which is about all of the fears we who have the disease struggle with. Today, I am adding to those...reactions5comments
Intermittent FMLAOnce the new "boss lady" found out I was advised to ask my Specialist to fill out forms for any appts or sick days related to RA/D. I'm not sure...reactions2comments
Juggling With KnivesSince being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis I feel like I am perpetually juggling butcher knives. Most days my proverbial knives fly through the air all sharp and shiny and perfectly...reactions7comments
DMARDs and Horrible Psychiatric/Mood Altering Side EffectsI was put on hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) for my osteoarthritis with full body joint pain. At the time, I was 60 and had only finished 8 years of menopause. I was...reactions3comments
