My Biologic Has FailedSince being diagnosed in 2017, I have tried all of the usual RA/RD treatments. We started with MTX (oral route), then went...reactions3comments
Brenda Ready’s JourneyHere is my story- thanks and kudos to you for such a great site. Your blog has become so much more. It...reactions2comments
RA, Grief and SimponiAs you know from my previous stories, I have been on Simponi since October 28th. I have had cortisone injections in November...reactions2comments
Juggling RA in the Covid EraSometimes you have a bad month. Or two. You don’t get to choose. You don’t get to postpone. You just have to...reactions4comments
Disabled Seating and MeSince suffering and being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), I tend to sit in the disabled seating...reactions13comments
No, Me and RA Are Not FriendsAt the age of 19, this RA came into my life silently. The girl who liked to walk started to get tired...reactions15comments
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...reactions3comments
SimponiWell, I finally administered my first injection of Simponi. This was last week on Wednesday. I had a virtual visit with my...reactions1comment
RA Fatigue is Ruining My LifeI was diagnosed with RA, fibromyalgia and an overlap of lupus. I also have thyroid cancer and several other health issues. I...reactions8comments
Very unhappyI used to be heathy avid runner. I had silicon breast implants for 37 years. They ruptured. They were removed. I had...reactions3comments
hello everyone..I'm new hereHello everyone. I hope you're all having a great day wherever you may be. I have just joined, I have suffered fibromyalgia...reactions9comments
What we doMy diagnosis, at first, was RA. Then it changed to ‘sero-variable polyarthritis’ and fibromyalgia. I’ve been on the drugs, the methotrexate shots...reactions2comments
DelaysHi, so I had been waiting for my rheumatologist appointment on September 17th because I was to get the go ahead to...reactions6comments
Hips and Legs Pain During Night and MorningI am male, 82 now, RA was diagnosed 12 years ago. Ibuprofen 600 mg and methotrexate for 7 years. Had heart issues...reactions4comments
So why biologics if joint disease still persists?I'm 67... I was diagnosed at 53 with seronegative RA... By then, I already had 1 knee replacement... Now I can say...reactions2comments
Just MeMy name is Rebecca. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. And when it happened, I didn’t know what the heck happened. I...reactions2comments
MRI of the Cervical SpineYou guys know that I have RA and lupus. Have been on methotrexate, prednisone, gabapentin and a Rituxan drip. Now for the...reactions1comment
Pain free, wow!As a baby I started walking. The Dr. told my parents not to let me walk, I was too young. I am...reactions5comments
jlacy2213's StoryHi all!..I was diagnosed with JRA at age 10. I am now 31, turning 32 in September. It's been a very long...reactions3comments
MethotrexateHi all. New to here and glad I found it. I have suffered for two years with RA and using Hydroxy. Unfortunately...reactions3comments