Newbie to the RA GroupFor years I have suffered with pain and discomfort. Many years ago, I contracted an illness which was diagnosed as “Sweet’s Syndrome”...reactions1comment
My Kid Had to Cut Up MY Dinner TonightIt's not the first time it's happened, but the second night in a row, and it's really wearing me down emotionally as...reactions3comments
Kim's StoryI have been diagnosed with RA 8 years ago when I was 40. For years all I could afford was to go...reactions3comments
The cause of Rheumatoid ArthritisFor 26 years I had RA and was treated with Methotrexate. 4 years ago, I discovered 2 scientific facts. The first was...reactions10comments
Diagnosed with RA at 22Hello everyone, I take solace in all the encouraging words I've read on here. To tell you a little about myself: My...reactions14comments
How to get a diagnosisMy mum had rheumatoid arthritis her mum had rheumatoid arthritis but my doctor said it’s not genetic. A couple of years ago...reactions2comments
My JourneyI tested positive for RA in 2014, but wasn't diagnosed until 2015. It was mild at first, except I was fighting subacute...reactions1comment
Getting a diagnosis took me ten yearsI have always been overweight and had chronic pain. Whenever I would complain to my Drs. about the chronic pain, fatigue and...reactions6comments
I am in an abusive relationshipI am in an abusive relationship. My abuser controls everything I do!!! What I can eat, what I can wear, when I...reactions3comments
Diagnosed at 11 Months OldHi, I'm Jennelle and I am 18. I have had RA all my life and only has it been this bad for...reactions2comments
No family supportIt all started waking up one day with insect bites on my body I surmised it may have been a spider. For...reactions2comments
Not yet diagnosedHello! My PCP referred me to a rheumatologist due to joint pain, swelling, fatigue and blood work showed muscle inflammation that didn’t...reactions4comments
My journey so far ...Hi 😊 My name is Fleur, I'm 45 and was diagnosed with RA in late 2014. I have it in both wrists...reactionscomments
My StoryI was diagnosed with rheumatoid in my late 20's.....28 to be precise. At the time of my diagnosis I was going thru...reactions2comments
Ear ArthritisI have ear arthritis: Never heard of it till I got it. Very painful. In the ear, jaw, and the neck. It...reactions5comments
When RA is All Too VisibleI often read about RA and other autoimmune diseases referred to as “invisible diseases,” which they are for many. Many articles relate the difficulties...reactions2comments
Never get a diagnosis!I'm a 52 year old female with 3 grown children and 7 beautiful grand children. I have very bad arthritis in my...reactions1comment
Who has parkinsons disease and RA?2009 I was diagnosis with Parkinson Disease. In 2011 I was diagnosed with RA, 2012 my husband died after a short illness...reactions1comment
Deb's storyHello all. My name is Debbie Robinson & I am new to the group. I felt that joining would be valuable, since...reactions5comments
What has been the hardest part of this disease for you?So, I am approaching my 10 year anniversary (ha, some anniversary) with being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Disease. I was asked by a...reactions11comments
