Arthritis Discussions

Lana Sometimes I say I am okay but I really mean to say… I think that many of living with chronic illness and pain understand that it is a personal thing. It is…
By LanaPA Latest Activity Yesterday at 3:15 pm Replies 9 Likes 5
acebass Driving with Pain Meds Hey, All! I'm using a Fentanyl patch for pain management, and probably will be using it for a while. I haven't…
By acebass Latest Activity 2:10 pm Replies 7 Likes 1
MarissaM18 Weird Sympto's Hi everyone :) I'm new to the community and I was diagnosed with JRA at the age of 2 and…
By MarissaM18 Latest Activity June 17 at 3:37 pm Replies 3
pashaura singh Hips and back pain for arthritis About 6 years old this disease not allow to sit down,joint pain,swellings,redness,hip pain,back pain,can't walk easily,ankle to wrist pain Please…
By pashaura singh Latest Activity Yesterday at 4:05 pm Replies 1
redorangedog Rx for Health: Add a Pet! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the benefits of animal companionship can come from a wagging…
By redorangedog Latest Activity 1:42 pm Replies 4 Likes 2
jessd28 Work and RA Right now I'm looking for part time jobs to do whilst studying. I just applied for a retail assistant in…
By jessd28 Latest Activity June 17 at 2:18 am Replies 2
Maxii BUY A JUICER!! I swear by my green juices, they helped me deal with a major flare up like nothing else I have…
By Maxii Latest Activity June 17 at 2:31 am
justina28 Feeling exhausted Hey all:) the past few days I have been feeling exhausted. It's so bad I can't even lift my head.
By justina28 Latest Activity June 17 at 1:41 am Replies 10 Likes 1
bambivsthumper How much activity is too much ? I have R.A and i exercise 7days a week for more than an hour. Many times i bear through the…
By bambivsthumper Latest Activity June 13 at 5:57 pm Replies 4
supergirlxx Confused My dr has told me he thinks I have arthritis just need to see rheumatologist but talking to my mum…
By supergirlxx Latest Activity June 17 at 2:19 am Replies 8
lovecraft ian Young Adults I developed JRA over 20 years ago. I am 35. I had my first symptoms at puberty when i was…
By lovecraft ian Latest Activity June 14 at 8:32 am Replies 1 Likes 1
Shirlwain Carpel tunnel Hi I had carpel tunnel about 4 years ago as was getting numbness in all my fingers on both hands.
By Shirlwain Latest Activity June 14 at 8:23 am Replies 3 Likes 1
byesk Numb forearms after taking 1st Enbrel injection? Scared :'( 16 year old girl with JRA. Been taking MTX injections for a while. Doctor prescribed Enbrel injections to finish up…
By byesk Latest Activity June 10 at 4:43 pm Replies 2
supergirlxx Newbie :) Hi newbie here :) I've recently been told by my dr that I have RA am waiting to see rheumatologist…
By supergirlxx Latest Activity June 12 at 12:52 am Replies 3 Likes 1
Shirlwain Bulging discs Hi I have quite a few bulging discs in my spine, I'm being sent to a spinal specialist on 3rd…
By Shirlwain Latest Activity 1:35 pm Replies 2
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