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
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
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...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...reactions3comments
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
A Message of HopeI wanted to post this here, because I think it may help someone with RA who hasn't yet lost all hope to...reactions3comments
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
RA POSITIVE, rest of blood work normal, no diagnosisHoping for answers... My story began just a few months ago. I woke up one morning with my right big toe kinked...reactions2comments
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
Keeping it safe with RA.Lately while reading postings on the RheumatoidArthritis.net web site and their Facebook pages I had a thought of concern. I read some...reactionscomments
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
Day by day, step by limping stepI was first diagnosed in 2013, after visiting an orthopedist for wrist pain. I worked in a surgery center at the time...reactions2comments
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
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
SadHi, I'm Beth and I'm new here. I was eight years old when I was diagnosed eventually with RA. This was in...reactions5comments
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
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
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