Diagnosed at 30I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was 30. It came on quickly, in my hands first. My hands were so...reactions3comments
There is a purpose!Two and a half years ago after a routine surgery and feeling great I woke up one day and hurt. As time...reactions3comments
How to cope with people staring and asking what's wrong with you?I was diagnosed at age 2 and now 27. I walk with a cane because I have bad knees and they don't...reactions4comments
When I Was Questioned for Using a Disabled Parking PlacardAlmost ten years ago, my integrity was questioned regarding my chronic illness and disability for the first time. I was about four...reactions4comments
The Phrase That Has Haunted Me Since I Was Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis“You’re so young to have this.” That phrase has haunted me since I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) at the...reactions3comments
I'm not ready for this...I've been lurking around this forum for months so instead of continuing to isolate myself I figure I'll try to let someone...reactions11comments
RA, what is it! I was not ready for this!I was recently diagnosed with RA up until then I had no idea what it was or how bad it could be...reactions2comments
Everything I have is inflammatory!I was diagnosed in 2006 with inflammatory breast cancer. This is one which is not detected by mammograms, doesn't always have a...reactions3comments
Defy The OddsI don't know life without RA, it's literally all I've ever known. Diagnosed at the age of two my parents were told...reactions3comments
New to this diseaseIt started 4 years ago after a very acrimonious separation and finally divorce, I woke up one day and my knee had...reactions14comments
The Unknown Secret TalentOur team strategy session was hosted in the Hunter Valley, an easy and gentle two-hour drive from Sydney. We were lucky enough...reactions2comments
Living with RaMy name is Joanie and I have RA. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease at 18, had surgery on L2 and...reactionscomments
Changed my lifeReally bad RA started antibiotic protocol was on for 3 yrs. A doctor introduced me to LOW DOSE NALTREXONE in 3 days...reactions4comments
Life is short RAI am a six-two female. I worked 30years in local hospital. I really miss not working. I went out in 2004 due...reactionscomments
Getting a diganosisJuly 28, 2017... Day 1 (that I can pinpoint) My left hand started hurting. Two days later, three fingers on my right...reactions1comment
A hostile takeover?A bright yellow gym bag sits open, ready to be filled for the trip to the YMCA. The running shoes are clean...reactionscomments
Young, Swollen, and in ConstructionI was very recently diagnosed with RA at the age of 21. It is a diagnosis that is very bittersweet. It is...reactions8comments
Will I Walk Again?This is Valerie, 53 year old with JRA, diagnosed at age 2. I have an update. At the end of April I...reactionscomments
Need info on different meds for RAI've have been diagnosed with RA for 4 years now. My knees have always been hurting and wrapped since I was in...reactions1comment
2nd knee replacement was toughI found out I have mild RA and bad osteo 3 years ago. All joints are bone on bone. Last year my...reactions6comments
