My Diagnosis Story with Rheumatoid Arthritis

[@sharoncraver186]

My RA attacks my whole body! There have been times that I can’t walk, even brushing my teeth hurts my hands. Good luck on your journey.

[@lifewithra]

Yea, those days are tough. Can’t make a fist or simply grasp on to anything. I hope you’re feeling better🤍

[@kaylove8706]

Same 😢

[@MJ-gj6mj]

Hwo long did it take for you to get a diagnosis?? I am living in pain and stiffness and inflammation constantly being treated as individual things not a whole body approach.

[@sharoncraver186]

@@MJ-gj6mj it was a couple months. I was going to the doctor and they weren’t doing anything until finally they did bloodwork and saw I was ANA positive. Even then it took a while to get an appointment for a rheumatologist, my husband finally had to call an ambulance one day the pain was so bad and I couldn’t even get to the bathroom. The ER doctor sped up my rheumatologist appointment.

[@sharoncraver186]

Keep going to doctors until you get the help you need! Good luck ❤️

[@DannyPacheco-to4fi]

39 years old and was just diagnosed. It impacts my entire body. Anyone else also of degeration of the spine /hypertrophy with no evidence of physical trauma? Whats crazy is ive alwys been healthy ..never even a broken bone..athletic...and then it just hit me.

[@detrearicks5080]

I’m 40 and suspect that I will be getting a diagnosis soon. Both of my hands and wrist are killing me so bad right now. I literally have been in tears all day and I’m doing talk to text but I can’t type. Best wishes to you. I own a cleaning business and have had to step out of the field 😢

[@teddyxruxpin]

​@@detrearicks5080it can be caused or triggered by a viral infection. A common cold can trigger your body to have this reaction.

[@shannasharp9124]

@@detrearicks5080I’ve been crying with you 😢 so sorry

[@nosy6778]

For about 2 years, I would have cases where I'm in pain and could not walk. I will see a doctor and will be told there is nothing wrong with me. It moved from feet to the hands bathing myself was the struggle. My ring finger started swelling up. I went to Google trying to figure out what was wrong with me, when I saw RA I suspected I was suffering from it. I decided to see a specialist and they confirmed it was indeed a RA.

[@CoolKidsSJJE]

Its crazy how we usually have to figure out whats wrong ourselves 🤦‍♀️

[@lovelyroserulloda9187]

I teared up a bit when you got to the part of getting your RA diagnosis, then your phonecall with your mom right after. I recently got diagnosed with, not just one, but 2 auto-immune diseases, RA and lupus. I was also by myself when I got the diagnoses. TBH, I still can't wrap my head around these conditions, so I've been watching videos like this the past few days. Oh, and like you, I seem to experience pain on the right side of my body first, but then the left side follows a day or so after. Praying for the best for all of us!

[@promisetia8175]

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last month, I'm still trying to accept it and learn how to live with it.

[@sk55559]

More power to you....God bless us all❤🙏

[@dawnmckenzie3314]

Take it easy. I was diagnosed in April 2023. It got really bad recently terrible flare. I pray you will be able to manage it.🙏🏽

[@robinsullivan4222]

How to manage the flare ups ?

[@lisas5913]

@@robinsullivan4222 Biggest tip would be listen to your body when it needs to rest 🙂

[@resmisingh3762]

I have Rheumatoid arthritis since I was born. So far I'm ok with stiffness. Glad your sharing your story

[@abcxyz-qi8rx]

How r u doing right now? How you manage it? Plz reply it will be helpful

[@paulanthonyhoeflich8988]

God bless you !!!!!!

[@UnknownDJ46]

Wow I thought this was happening to older ppl Gby

[@natashahutheram2078]

I was diagnosised in sept 2022 but I have it only in all my fingers n wrist n the pain is toooo painful. My morning are the worst it takes half the morning to get moving .....I hate this pain coz it just slows me down

[@nancygee3137]

My RA is the reason I didn't have kids. I didn't do well with plaqunil so I ended up on methorexate. You are forbidden to have children on it. Now I am suicidal because I lost my job and didn't have kids. My life has no meaning, I am very lonely and I lost my job. I got depressed after I lost my job, now its been 22 years, I am 53 now on disability..It was suppose to be work comp so no one offered me another med. I gave up on kids. Now my dad is turning 87 and I will be homeless when he dies. There are other meds that allow you to get pregnant. Make sure you explore your options on having children before it's too late. For me not having children was a big deal. OH ok you have child already . Thats good.

[@Michael-mh4vr]

I wish you great healing. Prayers have effect. Prayer for helpm you need medication. Very important. Pray to your ancestors if you can!

[@maryd8813]

Jesus is all you need to get you through this life. Please believe and have faith in the One who can save you. This life on earth is so short, but heaven is for eternity. I'll pray for you. God bless. 🙏

[@hanamirhaji8132]

Please have faith ❤❤❤ i pray for u

[@MommySlays]

Sincere prayers for you

[@NewBornNickumz]

@@maryd8813Amen ! I pray this person is not homeless and will know Jesus as savior to help them through this life 🩵🙏🏻🥺

[@callmedelirium]

I got my diagnosis just yesterday... It has been years of looking for medical care to deal with my pain without getting a diagnosis or getting to treat my pain... Thank you for your video, I'm trying to understand what it is really like and other people's experiences :)

[@marygk123gk4]

How are you now?

[@Leescraftyside82]

Mine started in my right index finger and my doctor thought it was tendinitis because I couldn’t straighten my finger. Then it spread to my wrists and other fingers, then shoulders, knees and then feet. It started when I was 38, diagnosed at 40. Best of luck in your journey! Hugs!

[@-living4jesus4ever-]

This sounds like my story. I’m 39 and I woke up one day, and I felt like I had plantar fasciitis. Never a couple months later, my shoulders feet, right hand couple of fingers, etc are so sore in the morning. What have you found to be helpful? I don’t want to do medicine so I’m eating autoimmune Paleo and I want to try low dose naltrexone.

[@GimmeTheScoop]

I was diagnosed this year. Symptoms started right before I turned 40. One day I just woke up with pain and swelling in a couple of fingers. Spread to the side of my palm. Now both hands have a couple fingers affected and spread to a a couple of toes and knee. Sucks waking up with pain everyday and fingers n toes are starting to look slightly crooked. After being diagnosed I’ve been taking methotrexate once a wk. seems to help some days but most days I still have some sort of swollenness and pain somewhere. I don’t want to be on medication forever but if it slows the progression then I need to do it. I’ve also watched docs on KZbin say that intermittent fasting is the most effective so trying this as well. I’m also still taking prednisone 10mg most days 😩 I know that has long term negative effects on health but it’s so effective with reducing the swelling. I have also found that cardio and working out seems to help so I have been forcing myself daily even though I wake up stiff n all 😢. I’ve always worked out daily on a regular basis for years, so that’s not hard, but the eating part..eliminating gluten, sugars and other foods that don’t help has proven so challenging but I need to do this along with fasting. Good luck to all. It sucks having this chronic disease when you’ve never had health issues previously.

[@Leescraftyside82]

@@-living4jesus4ever- I take hydroxychloroquine and enbrel shots. Mine is severe and was taking over pretty fast. I stopped drinking soda and try to stay away from complex carbs. I’m trying not to “add fuel to the fire” so to speak. Each person is different. But this helps me. Hope you find what works for you ❤️

[@-living4jesus4ever-]

i started doing kale green smoothies, tested positive for lyme disease ahd have been treating it with herbal tinctures, etc and really believe what I thought was RA is actually lyme disease! this is worth people looking into!@@Leescraftyside82

[@neemambeyu9869]

@Leescraftyside82 , I am 39, diagnosed 3 years ago. My doc has suggested starting me on hydroxychloroquine. How has the experience with the drug been for you?

[@UnknownDJ46]

My wife is 40 and recently diagnosed. Seeing most comments and this video makes me feel she is not alone, ill have her watch this and I'll translate for her

[@elisewilson9486]

I am so happy that you test positive for the RH Factor. I have had ALL the systems of RA since I was about twenty years old. I have never tested positive for the RA factor so they will not put me on a treatment plan. I have been in pain daily since I was about 27 years old. This is when the burning system started in my knees during a flair up. At this point both knees are bone on bone, but they will not replace my knees because I cannot straighten either of my knees. I have arthritis in every joint of my body. I have degenerative arthritis in my knees and lower back. I am just so glad you tested positive, and they listen to you. I do not want any other person to be my age(only 52) and have the body of a ninety year old. I think more channels like this need to be out there to inform the public that not on RA patients with test positive for the RA factor.

[@amytaylor9596]

Omg I have the same problem Elise! I’ve been telling the dr for two years I think I have rheumatoid arthritis. My knuckles and fingers swell, fingers get red, shoulders swell, throbbing pain. Knee, and now it’s in my right foot. Just saw the dr again Thursday because I thought I had fractured it. When he saw the rash on my arm he finally said this may be ra. Before they always just told me fibromyalgia. He took another blood test Thursday and I’m waiting on results. It’s very frustrating. In the meantime I’m struggling and barely walking.

[@-living4jesus4ever-]

This is actually called seronegative RA now. 😢

[@MJ-gj6mj]

Wow😮 Please, please share your story with others. There are so many of us suffering and feeling isolated by the healthcare system. If more people knew about this, maybe we can push for better screening protocols and treatments designed with the preservation of our joints, not the 6 week rest period AFTER the pain flares.

[@VictoriaPancoast]

I’m a bit late to the party. It’s nice reading everyone’s comments. They’re all very relatable. I’m 27. I was officially diagnosed summer of 2023. I had my first intense set of symptoms of when I was working as a vet tech and my hands felt like they were getting hot and stiff. Then eventually they just swelled up (at least in my eyes) and felt like my hands and wrist joints were on fire. I could not get officially diagnosed for at least 3 months even after getting a high RA Factor in bloodwork because my bloodwork did not show inflammation and my joints were not getting swollen enough to show any significant facts and there was no degeneration in my joints in the X-rays. I’m only in year 1.5 and it is a good life and I have good family and friends around me, but it also has been hard between the immense amount of pain and THE FATIGUE and having to work to pay for bills and stay on medical insurance to get treatment. Trying to figure out my own triggers. Rest but also keep moving. Trying different diets. It’s exhausting folks and I’m sorry for anyone else who has to deal with an autoimmune disease.

[@tonygee5810]

Your experience at the rheumatologist was almost a carbon copy of mine. I am checking out these KZbin videos right now as I am currently suffering again. I am a few years ahead of you. Mine started about 6 years ago and it was all of my major joints. Horrible, totally debilitating. I had 3 steroid injections and then started on methotrexate. Went back to work. I was doing ok. Moved to Thailand. Continued with methotrexate In conjunction with the doctor, decided to try and wean off the drugs. (Tried previously and failed !) This time it worked and I had three years with no drugs or pain ! Then this January it came back and I am struggling to get it under control. This is where I am now. Been back on Methotrexate for two weeks now. Thing is, it's a bit different this time. I didn't have pain in my hands first time around. This time my hands are extremely painful. Good luck to everyone on here !

[@cynthiaarrowsmith5709]

RA doesn’t just go away. The meds are forever

[@Poppin_Robin]

@tonygee5810 Your hand pain is coming from the folic acid.

[@teddyxruxpin]

​@@Poppin_Robinlike mthfr gene?

[@khinnanoo]

I got diagnosed two weeks ago and my doctor told me I can not stop take methotrexate.. So am here dreading of relying on z drug for the rrstvof my life..I am 57 yr old

[@MJ-gj6mj]

The fact that they gave the referral for a rheumatologist! That is truly the struggle. I am going through the same with my knee and it's not the first of joint pain at all. GP gave me Vitamin D supplements for my stiffness. That was after 3 visits with visible swelling, redness. I've seen orthopedic Drs. who don't seem to care unless surgery is needed. It's so hard and 6 weeks rest time repeatedly is very hard financially not being able to report to work and not declared any disability either. The extra therapies to help with pain are all costly. We have to do better for people who may have this painful disease. Years going byband nothing is geting done. 💔

[@amyc.peters1064]

Shout out to your mom, and both of you, for being persistent with the drs visits to get the diagnosis

[@evalasting50]

Mine started with a flu for five months and my doctor saw my swollen hands and diagnosed RA --pain in groin as well

[@pandorastelevision9442]

DID YOU HAVE PAIN IN THE GROINS WITHOUT ANY HIP JOINT?

[@bluemoon472]

Has anybody had chills when a flare hit, freezing cold coming out of your bones type cold? That & swollen lymph nodes in neck & groin with a red rash going up along face? This happened all at once w a scary pain (way worse than the usual achey pain & stiffness). It’s been almost a week & it’s lessening but boy did it scare me.

[@countrymomma7532]

I know it's been a while since your comment but I have these same symptoms.. did you have any luck finding out what it is ??

[@bluemoon472]

@@countrymomma7532 hi- I think it was an extra bad flare. And I also think some type of viral causation is involved in these autoimmune responses but what triggers it remains a mystery. Just sleep & drink lots of water & try not to stress bcuz that just makes everything worse. Hope you feel better soon. 🙏

[@countrymomma7532]

@bluemoon472 thank you!!! I was just sent to rheumatologist so hopefully know more soon yep that's what I am doing right now it's eased off but I do something physical it flares up again .. I hope you are feeling better as well

[@bluemoon472]

@@countrymomma7532 thank you- I’m doing better/(knock wood). I just wanted to say to be wary if your rheumy wants to start you on a med. I’m not on anything at all & just try to pace, eat healthily, rest as needed & I take over the counter for pain. So many times, the meds are worse than the affliction so that’s just been my experience. Good luck whatever you decide.🍀

[@countrymomma7532]

@bluemoon472 oh no I am sorry .. ok thank you for the warning...

[@vanwyke1]

Impressive and accurate account of this insidious disease. Your prognosis is very good with your positive attitude, willingness to try other types of treatments, and the future prospect of newer medicines and treatment through science. I certainly wish you well as your journey improves. Take Care.

[@ilamaenawakayas3564]

I’m so glad I found your video. I’m going through the exact same thing as you. I started at the age of 20 and it’s mostly on my right side body. I am 40 years old. I am now trying to change how I eat and what to eat to try and slow down the RA.

[@maryloufernandez6990]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I was just diagnosed with RA and I'm 49years old. My younger brother was diagnosed when he was 17. He is now 42 and in horrible condition because he did not take care of himself. I hate taking medication, but I have been hearing that I should take the medication because it will slow the progression. I definitely want to try a more haulistic approach. My pain started over a year ago. I tried getting out of bed, my feet felt like I was walking on pebbles. I had pain in my clavicle bone, too. My shoulder felt like it was breaking off. Now I'm not so bad, and recently was diagnosed with RA. I don't know if I should take the medication.

[@sanders_sings]

You absolutely need to take medication. If RA could be treated with diet, exercise, massage, PT, etc., alone then we would all be doing that instead of taking meds. The only thing that slows the progression of the disease is medication.

[@dianacubias4584]

Yes I had the same experience all the pain was on one side (right )

[@katiescape]

I'm 34 and have my final diagnosis appointment / treatment plan on saturday, consultant already told me its arthritis, results on saturday will tell us what kind, for me it wasn't clear wether I had RA or Anklosing Spondylitis (im hoping not both), I'd cross my fingers if I could (morbid joke). I am so glad you have a supportive parent, unfortunately I do not and my mum reacted kinda dismissive to me telling her. I was totally fine with the potential diagnosis at first, as I finally had a reason for my pain that I had been experiencing for about a year, but then a week later I completely broke down and all the emotions came flooding in. Thank you for sharing your journey with us

[@TatianaHaroutunian]

Thinking of you ❤ I hope you are feeling with treatment.

[@valeriepinon8489]

Hey girl my mame is valerie and i suffer from RA and fibermalgia and i got diagnosed when i was 21 and now im 36 but i started with my arms and now its all over i had a shoulder and rotaorcuff sugery and now i need knee and both anckles surgery im all bad always in pain cant walk dragg my feel and im basically disabled just wanted toshare my story

[@lifewithra]

Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching! How do your shoulders feel now that they’ve been replaced? RA is the pits and on top of that fibromyalgia.. I hope you get some type of relief soon.🤍

[@valeriepinon8489]

My shoulder is much better i can move it now less pain but it didnt stay the same and im going to therapy twice a week .but im on infusions orencia now and it helps get it every 4 weeks .and i also have a bad knee they drain every so often and it is painful so i know what you feel i been wanting to meet someone to talk about RA who also has RA but ur welcome i would love to share everything with people who had RA.i just been threw so much but thank god i have my mom she helps me so much and im a single mother of 3 teen boys so they help me too but it really messed up my life no more dancing no more heels i cant even wear any shoes they hurt my feet and i get bad flear ups so i rather stay home this sickness really affected my life 💉😢🙏

[@lifewithra]

@@valeriepinon8489 that’s good that it helps but I know it’s nothing compared to the life we had before. (That I vaguely remember) I like to hear other’s stories cuz it makes me feel like I’m not alone, but hate that we have to go through this. RA is definitely life changing and filled with adjustments. I too miss heels, I can wear a platform or a short chunky heel but my knees and ankles are sore the next day. Glad you have support from your family.

[@marycooper7423]

@@valeriepinon8489I was diagnosed in 2016 @ 31. Very similar experience with my body as yours, as well as I have two teenage boys. My RA has in the last yr. been under as much control as my body will allow with the occasional flares. To which can be pretty severe. Can you image here I'm 19 weeks pregnant 5yrs going on 6 yrs later with my 3rd son 😊. I haven't been one of the lucky ones that went into remission. I actually just got over a flare up, however over all still very excited to be welcoming a new life. With all I've already been through I consider it a silver lining. Anyhow just wanted to share that with you as your sharing inspired me. Best wishes with you, your family, and your health.

[@marycooper7423]

@@tamekadouglas1060The average age of diagnosis for RA is between 27 and 31 ( I believe). However you can be born with it. That's what made my outlook about being diagnosed with RA at 31 a little easier to process. I couldn't fathom me having to deal with it AND the ups and downs of developing too. I got 31 beautiful years without it🤷. Then again I TRULY believe that God won't put more on you then you care bare. With the first episode of anything it's the worst. Going through the unknown when it comes to your health is hard. You are hoping for the best yet trying to somehow prepare yourself for the worst. So I understand your logic of thinking being that you are going through what seems to be the initial lost/betrayal of your health... It's not a death sentence though and you can thrive once you receive a diagnosis. You're already doing the right thing by paying attention to your body and acknowledging something needs attention, just take it one day at a time KNOWLEDGE will be your power.

[@florastewart7957]

Oh honey! I wish I could give you a warm hug, a cup of bone broth and a massage therapist. My daughter is waking up stiff like an elderly woman. I pray for you both

[@kathyselements]

I was diagnosed a month ago. But, with my number on labs, I had a very ling time. Waiting to see my rheumatologist to see the next step for what ever they do. But i just quit my job cause its pretty bad. Its my entire body. Especially when walking hip, back, knees and feet. My shoulders swells up daily and feet. Mostly on my left side.

[@mrswray]

I have stills disease which deals with rheumatoid arthritis all over the body as part of the symptoms. I was diagnosed at 17. Good luck with your journey love, it’s difficult being so young dealing with something mostly elderly people have but you can do this and there’s lots of support out there! And on a side note I could not stop staring at your hair. It looks so healthy!

[@lifewithra]

Thank you for your sweet comment and for watching 🤍 I hope you’re doing well. I had just gotten my hair done not too long before this video so that’s probably why it still looks fresh 😂

[@aravindluka4969]

thanks for sharing your story.feels like I am not alone in pain.I was 20 when diagnosed with RA. Now I am 27 .every day waking up in pain and bunch of medication.may god bless us and take all of us out of this.Really thankful for sharing your story.

[@AnikaTabassum-j8l]

Now i am 17 years old. I have rheumatoid arthritis. I have been suffering from this disease for 3 years.still i have this.disease🙂

[@meyouandpugh6349]

Mine seems so random it was my left shoulder but then both knees and right wrist. I totally know what you mean when you say your hip needs to pop I constantly feel relief by popping or clicking my shoulder x

[@Lannie74]

Mine sounds exactly like yours without the shoulder. Both knees and right wrist and the pain is so bad in my knees I can’t walk without crutches and mornings are AWFUL! I’m scheduling a rheumatologist appointment tomorrow. I’ve got to get to the bottom of this because I can’t endure this again.

[@rindrr]

We're not sure what kind of arthritis I have but it's seeming I might have RA. I can't say for certain yet. I was born with arthritis in my hands and man brushing/showering can be so so hard.

[@gloriabonnifield9740]

I’m sorry you have this terrible illness I have been dealing with it for over 40 years. I’m glad that now they have better medicine for RA back when I was diagnosed they only had prednisone, Motrin and a lot of drugs they were testing so along with the pain I felt like a Guinea pig being used to test the drugs. Unfortunately nothing worked and my illness got worse by the time I was 29 I had it all over my body and was forced to go on disability. At this stage I take Cbd oil plus medicine to relive pain. If I told you my complete story we would be here all day so I’ll end. Good luck with your fight against this terrible illness. 😀❤️.

[@tsekokatse2118]

Does it lead to physical deformation and less mobility? I was diagnosed last month at 22 years old

[@irenemchugh]

Thankfully there are loads of good treatments for RA now …….These will prevent deterioration of joints and loss of mobility .

[@jodeemackenzie]

My twin sister has had RA since we were kids. Now I think I have it too. 😢

[@leratoseretsi5603]

All the best to you two

[@Poolverine-69]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I was diagnosed recently with RA after over two years of not knowing what was going on with my left knee. After trying to seek multiple medical opinions, whilst being accused of doctor shopping, I finally found an orthopedic doctor that referred me to a rheumatologist. It has been a journey to say the least. I really appreciate the fact that you shared everything with everyone. I wouldn’t be able to to that so mad props to you. Keep sharing and helping people with your story. Maybe one day I’ll be able to do the same. ❤

[@robinsullivan4222]

Thank you for sharing your story I am going through this now 😢 why does it seem it hits us active people? I exercise for my mental health and I had to stop . It was my left knee and ankle .

[@TechLuvnMomma]

Your experience of finding out and fluid removal was exactly what I went thru 😔 that was years ago and I'm still struggling to find a doctor who will listen fully and find meds that work for me 😔 I wish you and all luck with their journey of finding what helps you.

[@BettyHall-r5n]

Yes darling my right side affects me more than my left side and I’m thinking it’s probably because I’m right handed and when you drive you’re driving with your right foot ankle and knee so yeah it’s the right side but then the left side is following.

[@RoseBro87]

Wow …. I didn’t know exactly what you had … Sorry cousin.. I’m so happy you got the help you needed. Thank you for sharing your story you are strong love you..! You inspire me ❤️

[@ItsMeJen30]

I am being tested for auto immune disease. Waiting for results actually

[@amberjones9850]

Did running and the new exercise regimen cause a flare which led to diagnosis? Did you have any symptoms prior?

[@Lannie74]

Your doctor sounds awesome because I’m surprised he actually drained the fluid out of your knee. I’ve been told that I have a lot of fluid on my knee. My knees hurt and my right wrist and it came out of nowhere. I just woke up one day and couldn’t really walk

[@mantra4ia]

So I'm in the middle of a particularly painful multi-joint flare up of what I've always lived with as "polyathralgia" since my late 20s from my experience with the healthcare system. I'm now in my mid thirties. But something you said triggered me, and that was you talking about flare-ups before and during your menstrual cycle. That's been my experience with my polyathralgia. If I wanted to bring up getting tested for RA, do you remember what the test/markers they were checking for were called that you went through? And do you know if you have to be tested during a "bad day flare" or any time?

[@evalasting50]

Had a recent flare and some days i havent got the energy to brush my teeth -- dreadful

[@samruthaa57]

I am 14 I was diagnose RA 4 month before I have so much pain i can't sleep at night difficulty going to school 😞 take so much pain killer but i don't work 😢 my leg is hurt so much any advice for me

[@smarieh7857]

Same here! My right side was affected first and it is the worse side. Fried foods, high fat meats and cheese make it worse. Also,I cannot work In a high stress environment. Stress can make it worse too. I’m currently on Hydroxychloroquine. It has worked great.

[@brth7085]

How are you doing now lady? Any natural ways to treat it? I’m so scared of being long term on Biologics 😣

[@khinnanoo]

I was diagnosed with R/A two.weeks ago ..my doctor also told me I might have ostero arthritis in my knee too. My blood result shows positive for R/A and have bone spur only both knee ( xray). Am 57 years old and quite a healthy person with no problem .I had a shingles ( very bad one) in 2022 and the doctor believe that probably trigger the R/A. Would very much like to know more about living with R/A .. Thanks

[@emxilyk]

Hey, I can't imagine how awful and scary it must've felt to receive this diagnosis, and how much distress it's causing you. We thankfully live at a point in time where very effective medications exist, in case other ones like MTX won't work sufficiently. I was diagnosed at two, but started showing symptoms around age one, and now, 22 years later, the only damage I have is to my jaw and left elbow joint from undiscovered inflammation. With enbrel, I've been in remission (so fully symptomless) for 7 years now. Physical therapy, medications and healthy nutrition can work wonders, even if unfortunately there isn't a cure. And acute joint inflammations can be treated with punctual injection of cortisone into the joint. I wish you the best. ❤️‍🩹

[@khinnanoo]

@@emxilyk so far my meds are working.. am not feeling any pains or swelling..I am strictly on no pasta / flour diet..try to use tumeric...ginger ..cinnamon...moringa leaves...etc..glad hear from you..hope n pray for all

[@jennmcg4068]

My left side was affected first, then it started to spread throughout my whole body! I’m glad you were able to get a diagnosis quickly and start your medicine to help you! It took me 3 years to finally find out what was wrong with me! 😕

[@lifewithra]

Oh wow I’m sorry to hear that. How frustrating that must have been. I’ve heard a lot of other people’s diagnosis stories and it seems like that was “common” for them too. I hope you found the right help you needed. Thanks for watching!

[@jennmcg4068]

@@lifewithra Thanks dear! I really enjoyed your video! ❤️

[@ShayariWithAshish]

I m suffering also from rhumetic arthritis last 21 years. Frst my left hip joint starting, then slowly slowly all body effects, n my all joints fix now, m treatment many doctors. Now m treatment rhumotologist doctor last 3 years. My pain some relief, but my chest fell my slow n vry uncommon. My suggestion heart specialist . ECG normal. But m again not fell good. So many tests and medicines cost so much in the treatment of the doctor, no one can love about this, I have also been on practice because I am unable to do any such work, I am living somehow at home If any one can help me some kindly contact me please consult

[@michaelhughes2234]

Same here I have oa an get stiffness soar joints Hip join knees walking up stairs climbing an family members have this too 😊

[@jadeitejunkie]

I have RA and the only thing that has helped it in 13 years is the lion diet. I was a vegan for many years and that was a horrible decision. Plants and seed oil were what was causing my severe pain.

[@Jonases_20]

I guess everyone is different. Meat is highly inflammatory to me and when i stopped eating it, my arthritic pain reduced for like 50%

[@802sti]

Before an ra diagnosis, a specialist injected fluid into my knees to relieve pain, needless to say it didn't work. Now I'm wondering if that was a good idea. My right side is definitely worse than my left. Hand, knee, hip, even eye irritation.

[@theblushingrose_]

Thank you for sharing your story !!

[@sylviegamboa106]

Its so sad this happens to anyone and so sad people are so unaware of this. It doesn't mean your old it has nothing to do with age it happens to us young people too...its so unfair. I've been dealing with the symptoms since high school it runs in my family. I got this due to genetics only. It runs in my family. Sad. I got this just for being born in my bloodline? Theres so much unfair with this and I'm so sorry your going thru this and anyone who is ... God bless you all. I know its hard. I'm both angry and sad because its unfair. Ive had ptsd all my life been thru alot could barely handle my ptsd and now this? Got a positive test for autoimmune both lupus and RA run in my family so it could be either. The pain is so awful.

[@AILEEN_MARTINEZ123]

Your video was very informative and I appreciate you sharing your RA experience. Thank you 😄

[@anayajaiswal1291]

My mother is going through same exactly same she has rheumatoid arthritis since 15 years when she was 19 years of age and today her condition is very critical she need 2 surgeries to replace her hip because of wearing off and due to excessive walking or work she has severe pain in every joint . Any medicine doesn't suits her . Starting it was methotrexate but it doesn't suited her they switched to injection of methotrexate but it worsen her condition of vomiting nausea swelling where it was injected and .then they switched to another injection given every 6 months but today her every organ is destroyed and she suffers a lot . No medicine suits her . She has very less platelet and has blood count . She needs surgery but hadn't been able to due to circumstances

[@lifewithra]

I’m so sorry to hear this! I pray your mom and her doctor finds a medicine that suits her and she can get some type of relief. There’s nothing worse than being in pain and nothing can ease it. Please don’t lose faith, I’ve met people who’ve had bad reactions or medicines that didn’t work for them and eventually they were able to find something that worked for them. Don’t give up and keep pushing for new medications. Wishing your mom the best and hope to hear when she’s found some relief.🤍

[@nikki33023]

I take Meloxicam, Gapapentin, and Cymbalta. All together i can finally rest. The use of a body pillow helps. Also wearing a compression sleeve/ brace put on the sore joint of the day or week. They sometimes make it worse but its worth the shot. Ive had them take pain away immediately.

[@adamreid2799]

Where you vaccinated prior to your rheumatoid attack. Alot of people are looking back to when rheumatoid turned on in their system and it was 6 months to a 1 year after a vaccine. Sometimes a common Flu vaccine but other vaccines have been the cooperate also.

[@sylviaa4974]

Yes mine came after heb b injection for nursing so I only had the one and never have had another vaccine ever I went in remission 2017 but now back after losing Mt son going back on metroxrate

[@MJ-gj6mj]

Yes I was vaccinated and it was Covid series. About 3 months after until present things have just been getting worse and worse. I don't know if there was any connection.

[@adamreid2799]

@MJ-gj6mj definitely a connection. You need to change your diet completely. If it was the covid vaccine, there are detoxs.

[@timestax]

@adamreid2799, mine got really bad about 6 weeks ago. My DIL died July 15. I'm sure there is a connection. 23:23

[@daldacare7973]

So COVID vaccine is the reason?

[@chantalboufrancis4293]

Hi thank you for this video very helpful, once you started your medication did it help out a lot?

[@superstacyrenee1]

Mine started at 11 yrs old. Had fluid in my knees also. I seemed to outgrow it for years. Had problems with hips at 48 and now having chronic hip pain for 6 months. Terrible sleep too.😢

[@janellelechner4679]

Oh dear... diagnosed at age 11... I can't imagine 😢

[@nikki33023]

I use a body pillow to relieve the neuropathy in my arms. As well as keeping my knees apart helps from my hips hurting and shooting pain down my legs. I have an autoimmune that is between rheumatoid and Lupus. Unspecified!

[@luticiasmall817]

I just found out that I have RA rehumatoid arthritis n now I noticed how both my hands be in pain like rite now my right hand is in pain rite now lower back rite hip n lower back n left hip n both my feet be hurting n tailbone to n now my arm hurts my shoulders hurt to so I'm just waiting for the rehumatoidligist to call me to make a appointment n I have type 2 diabetes high blood pressure n now this lord help me

[@MJ-gj6mj]

Feeling the same. Feel much more older than my age, very stiff. Also have a few other conditions which are autoimmune. But still, no referral for a rheumatologist.

[@luticiasmall817]

@@MJ-gj6mj really I went n saw a rehmatiodligist wast of time for me so now mite go to urgent care Friday

[@luticiasmall817]

Remember when I said that I found out that I had rehumatoid arthritis well when I saw the rehumatoidligist in Shreveport she told me that I didn't have rheumatoid arthritis I told that my doctor nurse call me back n told I had RA well I checked ur labs that they sent me n she said that I didn't have it but that I mite have degenerated arthritis mite why I be having pains in my lower back n rite hip n lower back n left hip and tailbone pain n still get pains in my hands to n my knees n feet I don't know what to do

[@MJ-gj6mj]

@@luticiasmall817 What a pain (literally). I just did the whole urgent care thing. I atleast want a paper trail for my pains. I would say keep going in places bc maybe you'll find a person that will be able to actually help you.

[@luticiasmall817]

@@MJ-gj6mj thank u

[@Therealslamm40]

My RA had me convinced I had bone cancer! Pain in every bone of my body. Normal xrays, high CCP RF-.

[@Camotisho]

Thank you for your video, it was very helpful!

[@courtneyklim516]

Thank you for the porting this video

[@TheMsky]

This is exactly my story

[@ItsMeJen30]

Same here 😢

[@mariamaholani3676]

Living with RA for thirteen years now 😢

[@jenniferknowles2023]

I haven't been diagnosed yet, but I have arthritis in all my joints, except my ankles at this point. I even have it in my toes. When I was at work today, on my feet for probably about 4 hours at that point, and my toes started aching. All I have to say is that I can deal with a lot of pain, but not in my toes! 😳

[@ItsMeJen30]

Same here . I’m waiting on my blood results still

[@nikki33023]

Sounds like neuropathy. Cymbalta helps with those pains.

[@lexyjackson5405]

Almost every joint on the right side of my body is aching every day but I never get pain on the left side of my body. I thought I was the only one!

[@alokverma2735]

Lycopodium 200 One dose of 4 pills weekly, Homoeopathic medicine

[@nikki33023]

It starts with one side. The other will follow.

[@Elvesandragons]

Mine started on my left side and when it flares it starts on the right and over time goes to my right

[@stephaniemontoya3970]

Weird! My right side was affected first too

[@LostCatRescue]

What is the Drink you mentioned at the end that you make a pitcher of?

[@dinnudinesh3169]

Hii, im an Indian. Im 25 now. I have joint pains in my hands, wrist, fingers, knees and ankles. I have pain in my lower back too.. I have pins amd needle sensation in hand fingers. I tested negative in RA factor, but diagnosed with little elevated uric acid and deficiency in vit D and vit B12. Is this RA, or just vit deficiency.. Please help me out.

[@manishajaswal1577]

How r u now? There is one seronegative arthritis also where RA always negative

[@sk55559]

I have uric acid disease

[@dinnudinesh3169]

@@manishajaswal1577 hello, pains are still persistent, but less intensity. Need to consult a rheumatologist

[@manishajaswal1577]

@@sk55559 what are the symptoms?

[@manishajaswal1577]

@@dinnudinesh3169 how are you now?

[@lisas5913]

The frustration of not being able to move normally with a flare up can get you frustrated which leads to depression

[@lisandrahaynes7631]

Thank you for sharing!

[@amandaalicajic3957]

❤thanks for sharing

[@cameliavera]

Recently gave up decaf coffee and teas as that can give RA due to chemicals.

[@tanjap1129]

I've really enjoyed listening to you. I've been diagnosed about 7 months ago and I think the emotional part for me is the really challenging part.

[@michellesmoments]

Same. The thought of not being able to be myself again is painful.

[@purelightfreespirit696]

How long did it take for you to get a diagnosis? It took about 6 months for the ra doctor to diagnosis me

[@jessv6319]

Why did it take 6 months to diagnose? Wondering bc I went to see a PCP today for all these same symptoms (joint pain, swelling, feels like the flu for a few days) and he immediately dismissed me as too young and said must be vitamin deficiency or diabetes. I got my labs taken but I'm worried he's not going to check for RA.

[@MJ-gj6mj]

​@@jessv6319What happened for you? My doctor gave me Vitamin D pills?! I can't get taken seriously 😒

[@ItsMeJen30]

@@MJ-gj6mjsame here. Dr finally ordered blood work. Waiting on them now

[@yolandaramirez4649]

I have arthritis in my spine! Does the cortisone shot help?

[@lifewithra]

Hi I’m sorry to hear that. Yes cortisone shots do help but they’re not recommended all the time. Thank you for all your sweet comments and for watching! I hope you’re feeling well!💕

[@MJ-gj6mj]

If you have diabetes they definitely won't be the first choice for you.

[@ReineObermier]

My left side was worse and continues to be

[@KDFOXSCI]

Thank you for sharing! This helps a lot! 🙏🏼

[@tlhop8374]

Aw! I’m so sorry you had to be inundated with that all at once and so young. Thank you for sharing. And ❤️s to your momma bear. My momma is the exact same. I am awaiting my lab results for RA. I already have had Hashimoto’s for many years. None of the AIs are no picnic. Thank God I have an amazing naturopathic md who is one the ball. May you be blessed and healed on your continued journey. 🙏❤️

[@trell488]

Does anyone get prescribed any pain pills my doc wont give me any

[@jadeitejunkie]

You don't want any since they are highly addictive. Look into the keto diet.

[@AventurasLiz]

I been horrible pain i cant even go to walk to the bathroom..i been have pain inside my mouth are u guys have pain in th a mouth?

[@sameenkhan8157]

Yeah, my teeth root hurt, my jaw hurt

[@esthersissoko1478]

Do you get much swelling in your joints

[@nottoday.c]

Whats a flare i was diagnosed with RA..and sjogrens. I have pain only in hands.pain on scale daily is 1to 10 ...its 3...i lost weight n n hair lost.they want me on 400 mg.plaqueni...hellllp

[@Fairy.Ren.7_]

When you have rheumatoid arthritis the worst times is when you have to use the toilet 🚽🤦🏻‍♀️ (I mean right after you're done, you know), I have rheumatoid arthritis since 2021, and it's so bad, I hate my life now, it makes you feel useless (disabled)

[@sameenkhan8157]

My hip and knee hurt so bad I couldn’t sit

[@Fairy.Ren.7_]

@@sameenkhan8157 right? It's so painful to sit and stand up, and use your hands, everything is painful to do

[@sameenkhan8157]

@ true

[@sharonlittle7067]

Sweetheart you are not useless. Your words make me sad. I'll pray for your healing and relief of pain in Jesus name. Please stay strong

[@jackelynvillamil8287]

Hi Nicole! Thank you so much for sharing your story and for creating this platform. The part where you told your mom really got to me. I was diagnosed with RA three years after you, in 2013 - I was 17. At the time, I didn’t really fully understand, it was a lot to process but I remember my mom crying too! I was prescribed methotrexate but never took it so my rheumatologist switched me to Enbrel and I’ve been on it ever since. It’s similar to Humira, I take a shot ever 2 weeks. I’m managing ok, some days are harder than others but you’ve just got to keep pushing through. I hope you’re doing well!

[@nedwotherspoon438]

What's the bet that when she became vegetarian she also upped her consumption of wheat, flour, sugar...to keep her energy levels up

[@valeriepinon8489]

And in june i just had a shoulder replacement because my RA is attaching all my joints i am in pain everyday

[@guitardds]

Story sounds familiar to mine, but you must have great insurance, Humaira is pricey!

[@leaguebrosinc]

Amazing Video. Know I'm a bit late but....... I (28yr old M) was diagnosed about 2 years ago. Got Covid from work and it lasted about a month. When I went back to work my knees starting aching really bad every day. After working for about two weeks with the pain, my leg finally gave out. Didn't have Insurance from the place I was working and was told by the hospital that this issue may take a while to get fixed. I ended up quitting my job just so I could get decent health insurance. When I finally got insurance and seen a doctor(who was awesome) he ran some labs and found that I have RA. Turns out COVID can bring out lingering genetic diseases that may have remained dormant otherwise. Anyway it's been two years and I have taken all the meds and so far nothing has worked. Currently on Kevzara and hoping for remission soon. Also in case anyone reading this has Severe RA and wondering if disability is an option....Just get a lawyer.

[@vinlago]

Get a lawyer and hunker down for a long wait. Better yet get a govt or union job and if available private disability insurance and work as long as you possibly can. Disability is not about a diagnosis. It's about whether an administrative law judge thinks you can perform any task they can invent regardless of whether in reality it's feasible or financially survivable.

[@riggingcranetips7393]

Anyone get it after the vaccine

[@ebefl]

Yes. Literally everyone who got it since 2021 got it “after” the vaccine😂

[@MJ-gj6mj]

I don't want to get political at all here but honestly the last couple years have been the most pain ever. It seems like the flares are more and more present and I'm 99% sure I am suffering from this.

[@bmcdonald7303]

I’ve had severe pain and excessive bleeding which caused me to have a hysterectomy. All of this started after I took the vaccine. I took the vaccine to keep my job and retire in three years. Now I feel like I may not make it to retirement.

[@BaBaYaga1999-p7u]

Possibly. I have seen a correlation btw the 6th booster (also had flu vaccine the same day), and some type of arthritis. but I cannot conclude causation just yet. Too soon.

[@evalasting50]

So now i have an electric tooth brush

[@DontBeMadBeHappy]

Both of my sides was affected

[@lilianamartinez6534]

What was your level number?

[@lexibeltran3663]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sashaf7]

I have RA & it's whole body

[@alionasviridova5315]

You can have a million shots that won't fix anything. Once you have it, you'll have it for life.

[@johnsack6819]

Try an elimination diet

[@brittneylimage557]

Drink red wine it lowers the risk of it

[@sevastianaf.002]

My right side is effected more…😅

[@lifewithra]

Isn’t it crazy how it works.. I hope you’re doing well!

[@ItsMeJen30]

My left was lol