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 well known and that is that Vitamin D...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 name is Laura and I'm 22 years old...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 I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. After my blood...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 subcutaneous lupus at the same time. I knew...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 depression, they prescribed anti-depressants and said I should...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 can put on makeup, how I do my...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 me. I was in medical remission for 9...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 days I felt so sick the bite marks...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 improve with steroids. When I went to my...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, the pain very quickly progressed to the point...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 a divorce & had 2 children under the...reactions2comments
Ear ArthritisI have ear arthritis: Never heard of it till I got it. Very painful. In the ear, jaw, and the neck. It just flares up whenever it wants to. Very...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 such invisibility creates for those inflicted in terms of...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 hands and some in my toes. The pain...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. In 2013 sold my 5 bedroom house in...reactions1comment
Deb's storyHello all. My name is Debbie Robinson & I am new to the group. I felt that joining would be valuable, since we can all gain new understanding of this...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 friend to write a few paragraphs pertaining to...reactions11comments
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 knee gave out and I fell through a...reactions6comments
Newly Diagnosed and UnpreparedI was recently diagnosed with RA in March and I when I searched for the symptoms I was experiencing I always disregarded the Rheumatory diagnosis even though everything kept pointing...reactions4comments
Inspired to InspireI was diagnosed 16 years ago with RA and more recently with fine tissue non-diabetic neuropathy. I had just gotten over a virus backed immediately by the flu and one...reactionscomments
