6 years of crazyHi, I have always had pain. Doctors have told me since I was 12 that I had weak bones but could strengthen...reactions3comments
Started out as JRA, still going as RAWhen I was about a year and a half in 1981, my left knee started to swell and stiffen. Since my family...reactions8comments
Not old ageI played a lot of sports in my younger years and worked 3 jobs to support my children. As I hit my...reactions3comments
Old RAHello to the wonderful world of RA ... This will be my introduction to your community. I'm 56M from France, and I've...reactions4comments
Pain and FatigueIt started in hands and feet. Then spread to mid-back. Then when fatigue hit I could barely function. What was the best...reactions5comments
In An Instant I Was 100January 2018 I awoke with a shoulder that hurt so badly I was certain it was a knife stuck in it. Left...reactions3comments
Just DoneI wish that were true... I want to give up so bad but that would make things so much worse...reactions6comments
What is RA Not Destroying?My hand cramped up like I was holding a baseball. It hurt so bad I went straight to my doctor. He gave...reactions8comments
Life changing RA medI just wanted to talk about an oral RA med that has had a very positive impact on my health and life...reactions13comments
Managing RAI was diagnosed with RA on February 2018, at the age of 67. Yes, I can relate to all the pain that...reactions11comments
Using Daily Goals to Feel Accomplished On Your Worst DaysThe feeling of accomplishment is very powerful. No matter if it’s an A on a test, planting a garden, running a marathon...reactions5comments
Two Years to a DiagnosisHello, I am new to this site and RA. Two years ago, I was an active assistant professor of nursing. As a...reactions4comments
Amy's Rheumatoid Arthritis DiagnosisHi, I was recently diagnosed with RA and it's all overwhelming right now. I have RA in both hands and wrist with...reactions4comments
NewbieHi all, I’m new here. I’m Karen 58, from England. I have had RA for 10 years now but lately, it’s been...reactions5comments
My 1 Year RA-nniversary!I’m 33 y.o. Female and my first year with RA is now “out of the way” The year flew by due to...reactions6comments
Are Your Providers in the Loop?Ever played the game "gossip?" Some people call it "telephone." The first person in a line makes a statement or phrase and...reactions8comments
on the horns of an employment dilemma...Four weeks after starting a new and demanding job, I was diagnosed with RA, and mind you, this was a job I...reactions3comments
My life Mary VBI have had RA since I was about 16 but it took the Doctor's about 4 years to confirm it with consistent...reactions1comment
The Fear and Loathing of PainI officially had pain medication (morphine) put into my pump along with the muscle relaxer baclofen and then I was so ill...reactions5comments
SadHi, I'm Beth and I'm new here. I was eight years old when I was diagnosed eventually with RA. This was in...reactions5comments
