Just Need Some Reassurance/SupportI'm 48, female. I saw a rheumatologist for the first time today. In brief, history of ulcerative proctitis for 15 yrs. Remission...reactions6comments
Life Path...RecalculatingI was diagnosed with RA in my early 40's. It started mostly in my hands in the very early 1990s, before biologics...reactions7comments
And In Conclusion...After weeks of trying various supplements I have come to a conclusion!!! Diphenhydramine helps my rheumatoid arthritis more than tumeric, CBD, and...reactions1comment
My Husband’s Post Knee Replacement Infection SagaEight months after a seemingly smooth knee replacement surgery, my husband developed a staph aureus infection in the knee and needed to...reactions16comments
Try EVERYTHINGI consulted with my rheumatologist about taking CBD and she was AGREEABLE!!! I went off of Tumeric oral shots to not confuse...reactions2comments
Being Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in an Era Where Social Media Didn’t ExistOne thing I wish I had back 17 years ago when I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis was more resources. Informational pamphlets...reactions2comments
Bracing MyselfI remember purchasing my very first brace after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Disease (RD). It was for my right wrist. My wrist...reactions2comments
My HeartI was diagnosed with RA in 1952. I am 72 years old. In June 2020 I had a near-fatal heart attack. A...reactions7comments
Can't Get Up Off the Floor?I'm 69 years old and had joint and disc disease for years now. With RA I can't get up off the floor...reactions3comments
The Golden YearsI am 72 years old. I have had RA since my son was born 42 years ago. It started quickly. I woke...reactions4comments
Always Looking for Help!I have had six infusions and haven't had any relief so the doctor did more intense blood work to look for a...reactions2comments
I’m Losing a Friend(Not my usual positive can-do article. Angry and sad instead). We’ve been friends for 52 years! Fran (age 87) and her husband...reactions12comments
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
TimeBack in the "before" when I was still working, I was always time aware; never late for meetings, and got everything done...reactions2comments
Continuation "My Ongoing Saga"Hi all, I don't remember when my last update was. Sometime after my trip and assessment of my hip at Mount Sinai...reactions8comments
All I Want for ChristmasI will start out this Christmas blissfully alone (only another introvert can truly understand this). :-) No frantic attempts at cooking. (Not...reactions11comments
RAI just was diagnosed three weeks ago. Before being diagnosed I had terrible flare-ups, mostly in my hands. I never experienced pain...reactions8comments
RA and Other Health ChallengesHello, I also deal with fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease among other diagnoses in my spine. I feel like I have a...reactions2comments
Need More HelpI have been living with OA for over 20 years. I've had 11 surgeries and both hips were replaced and now have...reactions5comments
My Secret PlaceI have a very private secret place that I go to whenever I’m overwhelmed, feeling powerless, and pissed off. No one but...reactions2comments
