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
RA, But DifferentAside from having had RA for almost 40 years (long before biologics were even thought of), I also have other arthritis conditions—namely...reactions10comments
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
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
Carrying On with RAI'm a 64 year old male that was diagnosed 15 years ago with RA. I'm a self employed as a field mechanic...reactions2comments
Finding Balance At Work With RAHello, my name is Ruby. At 34-years old I was diagnosed with primary Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and CPS. It took a...reactions2comments
My 81-Year-Long Journey with RAI am Colleen Mae Lemkuil and I was diagnosed by Mayo Medical Center in Rochester, MN when I was around 60 as...reactions4comments
Fear is My EnemyI’ve posted before about my multiple autoimmune issues and how life-changing they can be. I’m not sure that I’ve ever said out...reactions3comments
Ruxience and Shoulder PainHi, here are my newest updates. I finally finished my second round of two infusions of Ruxience yesterday. This was my second...reactions17comments
Stages Of Grief - Saying Goodbye To Who I Used To BeThe concept of "stages of grief" goes back to the late 60's and the psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross who wrote about them in...reactions8comments
The DiagnosisWell I have been sick off and on since I was 10 years old. That's right TEN. Fainting in the heat, lack...reactions3comments
Before It’s Too LateI am twenty-three, and it has really hit me lately that my childhood is completely over now. I am in no way...reactions4comments
Baker's Cyst (Part Two)Back in January in a post titled "RA Grab Bag Goodies" I related my experience with a Baker's cyst in my right...reactions5comments
Fighting Every DayI haven’t been able to work since last December. At times, I feel like my working career is over, and I don’t...reactions1comment
Surprised!I had just recovered from three back surgeries due to scoliosis, disc degenerative disease, and a multitude of other issues, none related...reactions1comment
New to This IllnessI've recently been diagnosed with RA, and I'm still grappling with the news. This isn't my only chronic illness, so adding a...reactions5comments
Hands, feet, knees, ankles, and now elbows and shoulders, whats next?I'm 48 now, I felt my pains at the age of 10 my mom took me to the Dr. and I was...reactions3comments
Upper jaw swelling, deteriorating wisdom teeth and TMJ disorderI recently turned 60 years old and I am in good health, with a healthy diet, regular exercise, no smoking and an...reactions1comment
24 Years Of RA, Want to know what people do to distract from the pain!I am 26 years old and I have had RA since I was 2 years old. I cannot believe that I have...reactions10comments
Help! Living with RA and Lynch SyndromeIt’s a long story so here goes. I was newly diagnosed with RA in February of 2023, mainly because I had broken...reactions5comments
