Stories

In November of 2007, I began experiencing levels of pain I had never experienced before. I felt like I had been running a marathon, every day for a month. My...

Until recently I work the past 10 years as an underground coal miner in WV. I didn't have any problems until about 2 years ago. At that time, I had...

I worked as a laborer since high school. I was healthy and understood the risks of my career in the outdoors, so health and fitness was a major focus for...

I was told by Dr.'s I had RA some 20 years ago. I remember the pain of the simple things in life, buttoning a blouse, tying a shoe, driving a...

If you want to find out more about Rheumatoid Arthritis, I started a blog at the age of 70, after 16 years of the disease and you can find my...

I am 26 years old and I have had RA since I was 2 years old. I cannot believe that I have had RA for 24 years, I don't remember...

I started having problems just after my 42 birthday. Hurting all over, dizzy spells, shaking, itching all over, burning skin, muscle spasms, serious fatigue, stiffness, leg paralysis, arm paralysis, severe...

I was 36 when I started having flare ups, which I was missed diagnosed for at least 6 months for both shoulders. Couldn't pick up anything and my husband had...

I have shared my story and now have a question. I am currently on Methotrexate and my co-pay is $10 a month which is manageable. My Rheumatologist has recommended Biologics...

Hello My name is Tammy and it's so hard to live with RA, but what most people do not think is how RA has made them a stronger person. I...

I'm 61 years of age, retired Navy, was at one time a heavy drinker (just said I was retired Navy). Anyhow, I was DX with RA in 2011, indicated by...

I'm 77 years old and have had sore fingers off and on for years but just lately the pain extended to my wrists so went to the Dr.. After all...

I am also on Humira I give my self a shot everyother week but I also am a diabetic type 2 and I give my self a shot every week...

My husband was diagnosed with RA one year ago. He woke up one morning and nearly collapsed getting out of bed. His legs just wouldn't hold him up. After several...

I have recently been diagnosis with RA as of August 25, 2016. I noticed I have been having lower back and right hip pain for seven years now. I went...

Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune disease may occur when the body’s immune system begins to see his own body as an enemy and attack it in...

Im a 60 year old male been told I have RA in my hips and lower back. I also have a pacemaker and have been told to go gluten free...

I have just been dx with RA. Scared of course and wondering about life what will come next? Looking back, I think it has been trying to come out for...

Being diagnosed at the age of 23, was never easy for me or my family for that matter. But the worst thing was we were clueless about Autoimmune RA. None...

I am presenting here my personal know-how about RA including a disease description, goals and method. Read carefully, use on your own risk. Keep in mind that you should talk...