Stories

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and Sjogren's in 2013. Five years later and living in a different state, I all of a sudden couldn’t walk without a cane at age...

Super Bowl Sunday 2023. Right hand blew up so swollen it looked like a surgical glove filled with air. After PCP visits, lots of blood drawn and RA factors showing...

Hope. Such a small word. Sort of like the words “sand” or “foot”. Words that can be used in many contexts but usually without much significance. The foot is one...

First, I want to thank you all for contributing to this website. I’ve found it helpful beyond measure. I’ve spent hours reading through articles, stories, and comments and learned SO...

I was on Leflunomide and was having breakthrough pain, some mood issues; nothing major. At the time, however, I believed these hindrances to me very significant. So the rheumatologist put...

Well, the RA Grinch has gifted me with another of its' grab bag goodies. About 2 weeks ago it dropped on me like a bolt of lightning. I had been...

After 6 months trying Taltz…I was on and off struggling to button my shirt. My rheumatologist saw me and said, “That’s over. Going to try Rinvoq.” I started on Rinvoq...

My current update on my life with RA. So after my 2 infusions of Ruxience about the 2-3 days after I start with the fatigue. I currently am still having...

In August my husband and I drove 6 hours to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. My rheumatologist, a man I have come to trust and rely on, recommended a consult...

I’ve had RA for about 15 years, and am now 71. I’ve had 5 Covid vaccinations and got through a relatively mild case of Covid last year. I’m a tennis...

It’s a long story so here goes. I was newly diagnosed with RA in February of 2023, mainly because I had broken my back in 2017 and had a lot...

I am still waiting for my official diagnosis. Done blood tests hand x-rays. Letter came back saying inflammatory markers raised with the number 70. I am still waiting to hear...

I have been injecting Imraldi (a Biologic medication) fortnightly for just over a year now. It keeps on top of my RA, pretty much, and there are few side effects...

Hi all, so a new corse of action to start August 10th. Add to my story. My new hip is doing well and I am doing good at my subcutaneous...

I was 31 and had just given birth to my first child, after 5 years of trying to get pregnant. When my son was about 5 weeks old, I started...

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 31. I woke up one morning and hit the floor with horrible pain in my hip. After many test at the hospital...

In my late 50’s, after trying for over 8 years (as the doctor thought it was ‘all in my head’ - mental health issue) I finally found a reason for...

Ok - RA or PA (psoriatic). Been a year trying to find a drug that worked. Bad year. Recently, my immune system has been after my wrists, back, and lymph...

I am doing good, hip is good as long as I don't move it the wrong way. About a week ago I was in the kitchen grooving to the music...

Hi everyone. I'm Kathy from NC. I was born on March 6, 1969, and diagnosed in 1971 with JRA. I have spent my life learning to live with this disease...