LifeI have had RA for over 35 years. It took many doctor visits to finally get told what I have. Many visits...reactions1comment
My RAI have been diagnosed with RA since 2015 I just had swelling on the fingers and morning stiffness in the hands, other...reactions2comments
Letting GoWhile I have minimal control over my RA, I do have the choice of changing the way I think and feel about...reactions23comments
My Struggle with RASince being diagnosed with RA about 8 years ago it has been a journey. There have been times I've screamed in pain...reactions4comments
Knee ReplacementI have had RA and osteoarthritis for 21 years. Over the years have had several surgeries on feet, hand, and now my...reactions18comments
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
Ongoing Saga, Hip ReplacementHi all, so as I have stated previously I was seeing a surgeon on August 5th. She was very nice, but right...reactions13comments
Rheumatologist Didn't Believe I Had RAI've had seronegative RA since 2015. It was discovered that I had a huge bone marrow edema covering the C1/C2 vertebrae and...reactions5comments
A Rheumatologist Without a ClueI met my rheumatologist a little over a year ago. It was my wonderful, compassionate, warm, and wise internist/PCP who referred me...reactions10comments
Always SomethingI had always had various aches and pains and bad teeth, but I did not know it was all rheumatoid related. I...reactions2comments
I Call RA a ThiefI call RA a thief. It's stolen a lot from me. Even though I have plenty of evidence -- footprints, fingerprints, confessions...reactions3comments
When Your Rheumatologist Doesn't Pay AttentionSo I just finished visiting my rheumatologist and explained all the aches and pains of the last several months of my hands...reactions1comment
It All Started With A Post SurgeryHi! My name is Theresa. This is my story if anyone is willing to listen. On September 17th, 2000 I was seven...reactions1comment
Should I Travel 14 Hours Out of Town to See a Rheumatologist?Hi everyone! Thank you for your fellowship ❤️ I was diagnosed with markers for RA back in 2016, and I experienced my...reactions12comments
My Life With Rheumatoid ArthritisHow do I begin? What do I cover? When I ask myself these questions, I realize how much I have to say...reactions6comments
Continuing Updates July 2021I know updated you all on July 7th. But ... I had a virtual appointment with my rheumatologist this morning. The gist...reactions4comments
New HereHi everyone! I'm new here and looking for a new rheumatologist that will listen to me and hopefully help me! I started...reactions1comment
Newbie with RA - learning how to balance this brand new world with mine?Hello all, I’m Ati Yates (“Ah-tee”) and I was just diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (03/21 this year), and that’s why I’m here!...reactionscomments
RA Medication QuestionI was diagnosed 8 years ago and have been on the same medications since my first diagnosis. A decrease in Methotrexate and...reactions3comments
It's A Flare and I Am Not NutsHi, I am a 53-year-old who was diagnosed 25 years ago. I am the person who is always "ok" when asked, "how...reactions4comments
