Update on "Ongoing Saga, Hip Replacement"Well, on September 3rd I had a call from Mount Sinai Toronto. I needed to be down there on Friday, September 10th...reactions2comments
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
It's Just Another Day, Nothing in My WayI’m lying in my bed at home. It’s the middle of November, and the weather is chilly. The house is quiet, my...reactions8comments
Hi, I am Back with Continuing Info and An Update on TestsIt has been quite a while since I posted anything. I was going through CT scans chest, abdomen, and an ultrasound on...reactions5comments
My RA JourneyI was just diagnosed with RA on February 14. 2022. It's been a struggle. At 1st, the RF factor was found in...reactions2comments
Life is HardI was diagnosed about a year ago and my life has changed dramatically. I used to walk 5 miles a day and...reactions12comments
The little things can make for a wonderful dayThe other night I did something that I had not done in more than 25 years, I went cross country skiing. The...reactions4comments
New to this worldMy name is Teresa and I am 45-years old. Three years ago, I was walking 3-5 miles per day and ran a...reactions1comment
My LifeI am 53 soon to be 54 years old. I once was a very active woman. I did manly labor and loved...reactions7comments
40 Year Veteran of RA, But Age is Not My FriendI was first diagnosed with RA in 1982 after a "spontaneous effusion" of my right knee. I was 17. It took nearly...reactions18comments
RA Is Likely an Inflammation Caused by Allergic Reaction to Some Foods25 years ago I was nearly paralyzed by joint pains in every limb. A book written by a practicing doctor convinced me...reactions11comments
Extreme PAINHopefully one day SOON I will find out why my body hurts me so badly! I have had three RA tests and...reactions14comments
Same old disease, same old way of thinking?At the office recently I was having a conversation with some coworkers about a project that has become a bit of a...reactions1comment
Infection While on MethotrexateI first saw my rheumatologist about seven weeks ago, they said they think I am seronegative RA in my knee, wrists and...reactions12comments
Navigating Life After An Infection In Replaced KneeJune 17 I was perfectly fine, and within 6 hrs, I could not put any weight on my right knee and I...reactions9comments
ArthritisI was sixteen years old when I had an arthritis diagnosis. I first had cardiac problems. After investigation, my cardiologist found my...reactions2comments
Get those vaccines... one at a time!Though I checked with my rheumatologist and nurses in my family about Shingrex and influenza vaccine, I should have thought through at...reactions5comments
How I ThrivePeople often ask how I can be so upbeat with all my limitations? My answer is "what other way is there?" I...reactions4comments
More Anxiety!I have read so many comments about anxiety and RA. Suffering from both—one diagnosed at 36 and years of being told my...reactions7comments
Good Period, But Still IssuesHi all, yes I have had a good period for close to 2 months. Even though, there are still issues that are...reactions9comments
