Stories

I grabbed my cane and went out shopping to the fresh produce stand for the first time since the pandemic. I really needed to find out if I could do...

I’m not even sure this is considered a flare... I woke up one day and every muscle in my body ached... It went on for about 3 weeks and just...

Hi all, so my pain level has increased so much I can't even go for a short half block walk to our mailbox like I would do a couple of...

So much to address. One of my eyes stayed blurry all day. The following night, there were circles around the light of my clock. I always wondered why after cataract...

I have been trying different kinds of medications. I am so over this I just want my life back. I hurt all over my body now 3 weeks ago. My...

Hello all, I'm not really sure how to really put most of this into words, but I'll do my best. I'm 34 yrs old, and have had chronic daily migraines...

My rheumatologist appointment on May 4th ... I am still on Simponi and will be tested for Sjogren’s syndrome when things open up more. I also had a test done...

From February to May I was taking Leflunomide 10mg once a day. My belly ached so doggone bad I messaged my doctor informing him I was quitting the medicine. I'd...

I was diagnosed about 30 years ago. The only time I’m not in pain is when I’m on prednisone for my asthma. I always forget what it feels like for...

I have RA and hives lately. I have had more racing heart and skip beats. I went to primary to let him know this and I have had to take...

I was diagnosed in 2015 with rheumatoid arthritis. My life has not been the same since. I am constantly in pain from my neck all the way down. When I...

My disease onset starts differently than anything I have heard before. I was 19 years old, home from college, and visiting my parents. I woke up in the middle of...

I live in New Jersey and I have had RA for almost 40 years. When I think it can’t get any worse it does. I have been on pain medicine...

Hi all, hope you are all doing good or as best as you can. So, last I had told you, I had increased to 8 mgs and I did have...

The feeling of accomplishment is very powerful. No matter if it’s an A on a test, planting a garden, running a marathon, friends night out, an accomplishment is something that...

I just wanted to talk about an oral RA med that has had a very positive impact on my health and life. I have RA, and also COPD, CHF, and...

I was diagnosed with RA on February 2018, at the age of 67. Yes, I can relate to all the pain that many of you describe; however, since I was...

My hand cramped up like I was holding a baseball. It hurt so bad I went straight to my doctor. He gave me a shot and did blood work and...

I wish that were true... I want to give up so bad but that would make things so much worse...

Here is my story- thanks and kudos to you for such a great site. Your blog has become so much more. It is a source of inspiration to many. Your...