Turn and Face the Strange Ch-Ch-ChangesThe Greek philosopher Heraclitus said "Change is the only constant in life". For Rheumatoid Disease sufferers, truer words may have never been spoken. Our symptoms, treatments, physical abilities, and so...reactions10comments
Not RA?So, I have been trying to figure out why I hurt so much. I don't do pharma drugs well. I have seen one rheumatologist that says I only have osteoarthritis...reactions1comment
Do I really have RA?I was diagnosed 2 yrs ago, Seronegative RA. I was put on Plaquenil. I'm not sure it does anything for me but hard to tell. I don't have much swelling...reactions10comments
Kathy's TaleHello everybody. My Dr diagnosed RA about a month ago. I never realised how painful it could be. I've suffered osteo for years and also I am diabetic type 1...reactions3comments
Steroids are the devil! (For me)I'm 45, was diagnosed (finally) 3 years ago. It's difficult to have good days. I've taken 5 different meds for the R.A. so far. The most relief I've gotten was...reactions3comments
My RA Journey. Feeling Depressed.Hello everyone. I was diagnosed at age 54. This disease reared its ugly head one morning. I was awakened with this fiery pain in my wrists and hands. Multiple trips...reactions6comments
My History of RAAutoimmune Disease is a family-affair - it includes me (RA), two daughters (one RA & one Fibromyalgia) & my son (Alopecia). 38-yrs ago, at age 36, I used to run...reactions1comment
Out of the BlueHindsight is 20/20. As I sat down to write my story here, I realized that though I have a diagnosis date for my RD, I don't really know when it...reactions4comments
Two of the Best Things in Years!I have been an RA sufferer for over 30 years (only about 15 of those were correctly diagnosed). My flares have caused me to have both hope and a left...reactions2comments
ChronicSandy Diagnosed At 38!I had so much joint and fever pain when I started seeing a spinal specialist about a herniated disc in my neck. Luckily he cared and suggested I get tested...reactions4comments
My Journey with RA53 yr old female diagnosed yrs ago with nodules 15 surgeries and a long list of other treatments. Watched my mom die of complications from ra. I currently take plaueqinil...reactions5comments
Greg's Story of 23 yearsHello - new to the group. I was diagnosed with RA in 1995 when on a very stressful I.T. project at work. Started in my toes, feet and fingers. Was...reactions2comments
Cheryl’s storyHello and thank you for accepting me to this group. I am a mom of two amazing adult, happily married kids and Nana to 4 grands, 9 months to 17...reactions5comments
Painting your smile won't stop your painSince my rheumatoid arthritis, hashimotos, degenerative disc disease diagnosis 4 years ago I've been gradually becoming depressed. You see in my family I'm the rock. I'm the one that takes...reactions3comments
Ingrid's StoryHello! My name is Ingrid. I am a 25 year old who’s a senior at a University (paying my way through college, it’s tough). I was diagnosed with RA in...reactions3comments
Things That Fall Apart Can Be Sutured Back TogetherThe body is the site of untold stories. As a 21-year-old college senior who has only recently been diagnosed with RA, I am struggling to flesh and shake out the...reactions4comments
That RA Business, Aunty, Is No JokeI’ve been following RheumatoidArthritis.net for over a year now. It’s interesting to me how many times the same threads come up. I realize that, while my path is unique, our...reactions25comments
MedicationsAs an addendum to the article I wrote, "Are your doctors in the loop?", I want to share another experience and suggest a way to avoid indiscriminate prescribing of meds...reactions1comment
Chayla's StoryMy name is Chayla and I am a proud grandma to three and mom to three. I live in Fargo, ND and am single after 20+ years of marriage. I...reactions3comments
FearAbout 7 years ago I was having regular bouts with diverticulitis. This is when I noticed cramping in my feet to where I could hardly walk. Then the cramping and...reactions2comments
