The well-meaning question I dread the most:The question I have come to dread most from my well- intentioned friends is: “So, what did you do today?” The reason: so many days lately, I’m lucky if I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCopingFriends & Family
I feel I need to hide my pain in daily life. Do you do that as well?Submit your own question!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesCopingFriends & Family
Looking for some support on a rough dayHi all, Started Humira about 7 weeks ago. Had such a huge impact on my fatigue - brought my energy back up, etc. It was such a joy to feel...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesBiologicIntimacy & RelationshipsFriends & FamilyFlares
What do you wish your family understood about your condition?I spent years watching and helping my mother through her condition, so while I understand it, many others don't have the same support and understanding from their family. What do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesSymptomsAwarenessFriends & Family
Fathering a Child while being on Methotrexate or BiologicsHi fellows, I needed to ask about if it is safe to father a child while being on Methotrexate or any other drug such as Biologics? Does anyone has a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSide EffectsFriends & Family
Going off meds to try to conceiveHi all. Thanks for this wonderful resource I’ve been reading and lurking since my diagnosis about 2 months ago. Before this whole psa thing took over, my husband and I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTreatmentFriends & Family
Does anyone else have a family that doesn't get their condition?I was diagnosed over 20 years ago, it was a relief to finally have correct arthritis diagnosed. I'm married with a daughter and two sons. They don't understand how debilitating...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFriends & FamilyCoping
When you go it alone...a pity party and garbage tossing therapyI think the hardest part of this is not having any help, no family nearby, save my sister from far away who helps with research and emotional support from afar...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesFriends & Family
Feeling low from worsening symptomsI feel like all I do when I come on here is complain so I apologize for that. I thought I was in a decent mood today. My neighbor had...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFriends & FamilySymptoms
How Can I Help My Family Understand?My family keeps suggesting I walk and exercise and that I don’t do enough. I’ve also been told I have Fybro and cfs. How do I start to make them...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesFriends & Family