I have had RA and fibromyalgia for 25 years. I have tried lots of different biologics and other medications over that time. Some have worked better than others, and some not at all. I'm at a point ...
Aside from having had RA for almost 40 years (long before biologics were even thought of), I also have other arthritis conditions—namely, two bone-on-bone shoulder joints and a huge rheumatoid nodule ...
I have many diagnoses: RA was included with Raynaud's, Sjögren's, fibromyalgia, SLE, IBS, bone degeneration, and even MS, but that got ruled out a few years ago. RA has popped its ugly little head up ...
In order to conserve energy and try to maintain a balance of "decent" days with RA (rather than more of an up-and-down good ...
I was in the USAF and kept getting migraine headaches; my neck hurt every time I moved it. The military said, "You just don't want to work." I was made to feel like I was lazy. After I got out of the ...
A community member shares their lived experience finding balance between work and managing their diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Navigating life with RA can be tough. Read about one man's challenges, the effects on work and hobbies, and what he wants others to know about living well.
I was diagnosed shortly after a liver transplant. The transplant limits the treatment options that I have. I am not allowed to take anti-inflammatories, supplements, or methotrexate. I have failed ...