Functional MedicineRecently watched the film (you tube) by Dr. Tom O'Bryan regarding the negative way most traditional medicine doctors treat auto-immune disorders. There are over 80 million people with these disorders...reactions8comments
Psyching UpThis is something that is not unfamiliar to me. Why? because I am fearful of injections and all those medical procedures that bring pain. I've managed to find a solution...reactions5comments
Negative factors.For years I've had the diagnosis of "connective tissue disease" which sounded to me like "IBS.” You know when you have symptoms that Doctor’s can't seem to put a name...reactions1comment
My Walking StickI know anyone that has RA and it affects their lower back and spine can identify how painful it is. I am trying to discipline myself to stretch after an...reactions6comments
Germs and RAIt is definitely the time of year that we pull out the gloves, hat and coats. When I go into public places such as stores, post office, banks. I see...reactions2comments
The Voice Of Rheumatoid ArthritisI would like to share my story about the voice of RA. I recall I had to get injections due to the fact I was in so much excruciating pain...reactions3comments
Cold NightsI have RA and one of the things I don't anticipate is the cold weather. The cold weather makes my joints very stiff. Although winter has not arrived. I am...reactionscomments
Ways I Achieved Pain-Free Living After Being Diagnosed With RAIn 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...reactions9comments
Only beginningUntil 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...reactions2comments
Psoriatic ArthritisI 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...reactions1comment
I Must Deviate to Alleviate My PainI 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...reactions1comment
thegallopinggrandma.comIf 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...reactionscomments
24 Years Of RA, Want to know what people do to distract from the pain!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...reactions10comments
All the symptoms but no definitive RA diagnosisI 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...reactions4comments
My story of pain, fatigue and moreI 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...reactions2comments
Cost of RA medicineI 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...reactions15comments
How RA Helped My Life!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...reactions3comments
Not the age, it's the mileage.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...reactions2comments
Surprised at diagnosisI'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...reactions1comment
R.R.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...reactions1comment
