My RA Journey Continues - IronyIrony. Expected results being the opposite of what is expected. Sometimes serious, often humorous. At least that’s my take on it. Irony...reactions13comments
In The BeginningSuper Bowl Sunday 2023. Right hand blew up so swollen it looked like a surgical glove filled with air. After PCP visits...reactions2comments
My Sero-Negative RA StoryHow blessed are those being diagnosed with RA today! Medical knowledge has grown so much, marching forward with better understanding and the...reactions9comments
My RA and My GrandsonI have raised my grandson since he was 2 or 3 weeks old. We danced, wrestled, played, ran, climbed, swung, slid, etc...reactions3comments
The RA Journey Continues - Hope DeferredHope. Such a small word. Sort of like the words “sand” or “foot”. Words that can be used in many contexts but...reactionscomments
My RA Journey BeginsFirst, I want to thank you all for contributing to this website. I’ve found it helpful beyond measure. I’ve spent hours reading...reactions11comments
Methotrexate JourneyI was on Leflunomide and was having breakthrough pain, some mood issues; nothing major. At the time, however, I believed these hindrances...reactions14comments
RA Grab Bag GoodiesWell, the RA Grinch has gifted me with another of its' grab bag goodies. About 2 weeks ago it dropped on me...reactions12comments
A Drug That’s WorkingAfter 6 months trying Taltz…I was on and off struggling to button my shirt. My rheumatologist saw me and said, “That’s over...reactions18comments
My New Med RuxienceMy current update on my life with RA. So after my 2 infusions of Ruxience about the 2-3 days after I start...reactions7comments
Better TimesIn August my husband and I drove 6 hours to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. My rheumatologist, a man I have come...reactions15comments
RA, Covid, and Heart/Respiratory IssuesI’ve had RA for about 15 years, and am now 71. I’ve had 5 Covid vaccinations and got through a relatively mild...reactions35comments
RA DamageI am still waiting for my official diagnosis. Done blood tests hand x-rays. Letter came back saying inflammatory markers raised with the...reactions1comment
RA and COVIDI have been injecting Imraldi (a Biologic medication) fortnightly for just over a year now. It keeps on top of my RA...reactions3comments
RuxienceHi all, so a new corse of action to start August 10th. Add to my story. My new hip is doing well...reactions13comments
My StoryI was 31 and had just given birth to my first child, after 5 years of trying to get pregnant. When my...reactions3comments
Life ChallengeI was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 31. I woke up one morning and hit the floor with horrible pain in...reactions3comments
Who Knew?In my late 50’s, after trying for over 8 years (as the doctor thought it was ‘all in my head’ - mental...reactions1comment
Things to DoOk - RA or PA (psoriatic). Been a year trying to find a drug that worked. Bad year. Recently, my immune system...reactions23comments
Brief UpdateI am doing good, hip is good as long as I don't move it the wrong way. About a week ago I...reactions5comments
