RA or Other? Distinguishing Symptoms and Self-AdvocatingI live with several comorbid conditions along with rheumatoid arthritis. Some of them have distinct symptoms, but many of them happen to cause similar responses in my body. Recently, I've... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments47 comments
4 Treatment Hurdles and How to Overcome ThemTreating our rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can come in many forms. Some of us choose to manage it with traditional pharmaceutical medications, while others choose alternative methods such as functional medicine... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Weighted Blanket is an RA Must-HaveI have a dear friend whose love language translates to mysterious Amazon packages showing up at my doorstep. Sometimes the items are funny, such as a bizarre pair of lobster... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Why I Look Forward to Infusion DayI recently had an infusion, something that happens 4 times a year for me. As I was getting settled in my chair, I realized I was happy to be there... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
My Journey With Community Acupuncture and RASince my diagnosis over 19 years ago, I have implemented a holistic approach in treating my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I use of combination of Western medication, dietary changes, exercise, physical therapy... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Stopping and Starting HumiraI recently went through a painful experience. I woke up one morning in incredible pain; my neck was almost locked up, I couldn't move my hand, and I felt just... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: Advice for the Newly DiagnosedWhat do you wish someone told you about managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when you were initially diagnosed? Most people living with RA would likely agree that there is a lot... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Questions to Ask a New RheumatologistI've been lucky enough to have had care with the same rheumatologist for the last 8 years, covering my diagnostic odyssey, medication trials, and luckily, now, several years of remission from... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Sick With RAI am not a good sick person. Now, this might seem bonkers considering I am a 3-decade alum of living with rheumatoid arthritis, but it’s true, and right now I... By Daniel Malito3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
The Road to Surgery: Part 1My goodness, this has become a legitimate saga. If you've read my recent articles about my reproductive issues, they ended on a cliffhanger: the total laparoscopic hysterectomy and salpingectomy that... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Explaining My Rheumatoid ArthritisOver the years, talking about my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and explaining it to others has changed as I have shifted my mindset and experienced the progression of the disease. I... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How I Got Rid of My Methotrexate Mouth SoresAs a newbie to methotrexate (MXT) therapy, I don’t always know what to expect. I’ll admit I’m a little lost when trying to connect my symptoms to the side effects... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Misplaced Identity: Losing My Place in SocietyAs human beings, probably since the beginning of time, it’s natural to think about how we fit into the "larger" society in which we find ourselves. It’s often how we... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
RA Medical Bill Woes... AgainIf there is one unifying experience that almost everyone with RA (or any chronic illness) in the US has had — besides pain — it’s expensive medical bills. This is... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
New Year's Resolutions and Exercising With RAGuess what time it is? Yes, it's the New Year, and that means — you guessed it — the dreaded New Year’s resolutions. Every year, society bands together and conspires... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments31 comments
A Lesson in Resiliency From My Emotional Support AnimalThe year 2023 brought me into my 19th year of living with rheumatoid arthritis. I feel like rheumatoid arthritis has really sharpened my resiliency skills. Living with RA has strengthened... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
5 RA Travel Tips for a Successful TripYour suitcase is packed, passport and travel documents organized, and road trip snacks gathered; but like clockwork, joint pain, fatigue, and disappointment set in. How are you supposed to travel... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Look Back at 2023 on RheumatoidArthritis.netAs the year draws to a close, many of us in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community are reflecting on both personal and shared journeys with the condition throughout 2023. This... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Why Are You Using a Wheelchair, Mama?"The first few times I heard these words from my daughter were about a year ago. She was around 3.5 years old, and not only really noticing things around her... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surgery Is ChallengingIt may seem an obvious thing to say, but I have to point it out: surgery is challenging. For me (and I’m guessing many other folks with rheumatoid arthritis or... By Kelly Mack6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments