RheumatoidArthritis

A community for people affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Learn, share, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals.

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Fatigue? ✅ Joint Pain? ✅ How else does RA impact your life? Take our RA In America Survey! https://t.co/1mVcyCvzTc

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This tooth pain felt like an RA flare in my gums. Then I learned about tooth pain and the connection between RA and Sjogren’s. https://t.co/rsnrdsf9qz #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain

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In the RA diagnosis journey, was anyone ever diagnosed with undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD)? https://t.co/qFCiM6BfiX #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain

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As many as 30% of people with RA have rheumatoid nodules. Nodules are problematic when located in sensitive areas of the body or obstruct mobility. https://t.co/qjvuPzl4l3 #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain

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When RA slows us down, it's hard to see the glass as half full. Monica shares how she's re-defined productivity while living with RA. https://t.co/5yGkQ9J2CD #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain

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It’s been a long-running joke between my husband and me that I have T-Rex arms. But as much as I joke about it, the impact of life-long RA on my arms is very real. https://t.co/nAldOn9eX3 #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain

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An honest look at the bad days with RA: when increased pain and fatigue makes everyday tasks a challenge. Just getting out of bed, showering, and getting dressed can be exhausting! https://t.co/Ndp7s5t793 #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain

[RheumatoidArthritis @RA_HealthUnion]

My RA diagnosis came shortly after being diagnosed with carpal tunnel. I had no idea that it was a complication of RA. https://t.co/WgxCYBojev #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain #autoimmune

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"RA and other chronic illnesses have perfected the art of sucking time down the drain and it does that in a number of ways." https://t.co/fBWe4Z6Opt #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain #autoimmune

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"Every time I experience a setback with my RA, the first thing I want to do is figure out how to get back to my normal." https://t.co/jnrLL1Yywe #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain #autoimmune

[RheumatoidArthritis @RA_HealthUnion]

Pillows that we use can often impact our sleep quality. Here is a helpful guide on how to choose a pillow for RA pain. https://t.co/X2E2DX6NJN #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain #autoimmune

[RheumatoidArthritis @RA_HealthUnion]

The number of different doctors that some of us see before getting an RA diagnosis is mind-numbing. This phenomenon is seen in other parts of RA care, too. https://t.co/9HZikLmeG8 #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain #autoimmune

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"RA sure has a way of letting us know who our real friends are. Over time, it’s not uncommon for some of us to notice our friendship circles getting smaller and smaller." https://t.co/Z02Mnu6TUK #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain #autoimmune

[RheumatoidArthritis @RA_HealthUnion]

"RA had already caused my hips to be replaced by the time I was seventeen, and I had been in and out of hospitals since I was little. Basically, I figured that I’d already survived just about all that life could throw at me..." https://t.co/7AvAKMb08L #chronicillness #spoonie

[RheumatoidArthritis @RA_HealthUnion]

With chronic RA pain, everything changes. So it's important to understand how chronic pain affects our brain and mental health. https://t.co/z6PWAv3ltz #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain #autoimmune

[RheumatoidArthritis @RA_HealthUnion]

Just checking in: How are things? 💖 I'm doing great 💙 I'm doing okay 💚 I could be better 💛 I'm worried 💜 Things are tough ❤️ I'm having a hard time right now #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain #autoimmune

[RheumatoidArthritis @RA_HealthUnion]

With RA, we are given choices of “which door to choose” from the moment we are diagnosed. Most of the time, we are taking a big leap of faith as to which one. https://t.co/xAjaxS8vji #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain #autoimmune

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Whatever I wrote is just a small part of my pain. I have no one to share my pain. Read Purnima's raw RA story (with a happy update). https://t.co/jQmuQpyNJi #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain #autoimmune

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One thing I wish I knew: each person living with RA is different, so what brings relief for one person may not bring relief for me. https://t.co/yEZqGHqZ8Y #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain #autoimmune

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Lisa lives with both RA and osteoarthritis (OA). She shares her personal experience of trying hyaluronic acid injections for OA knee pain relief. https://t.co/xbbZX7PxYh #rawarrior #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicpain #autoimmune