I was diagnosed with RA in 2016 nine years after being dx'd with another Auto Immune Disease called Waldensyrom's (Non Hodgkins Lymphoma)
No, but I live with one who does. My wife was diagnosed 35 years ago, and is still struggling with it - feet, fingers, shoulders, etc. She has infusions once per month, and of course, I do much for her, such as opening cans, bottles, and so forth around the house, but I'm more than happy to do those things, as any spouse would be. But she copes with it and is one of those with an inimitable personality, full of spunk, vim and vigor so that she will not let it get the best of her.
My feet fingers and shoulders also but no real pain like some folks. I don't take any meds for my IRA. The doctor had me discontinue taking Hydrocholoquine after taking it for one year after my diagnosis.