Ask Me Anything Event with RA Patient LeadersAmanda is familiar with managing multiple chronic conditions, as she also has inflammatory bowel disease. Amanda understands how RA can impact parenthood and she is also an expert in managing... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Conversations: Sex, Relationships, and RAWe know that romantic relationships and intimacy have a very real impact on emotional health. Share your story in our easy and anonymous polls, and raise your voice about what... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The End of the Road I’m finding myself at the end of the road, medication-wise, and I’ve been here before. My current biologic is wrecking havoc on my body and I’ve decided to stop it... By Kat EltonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Unexpected HelpI admit that I can get feeling cranky and down about things. Lately, I’ve battled the pharmacy benefits manager and been let down by my doctor. It got me thinking... By Kelly MackBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Understanding the Science of Pain"All pain is real. All suffering is real." --Dr. Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD Last week I attended an interesting and surprisingly engaging lecture on pain, "Understanding the Science of Pain,"... By Angela LundbergBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Real Work of RA: Slaying Demons In order to live well with any chronic disease, you have to actively work with it, and the key word in this sentence is WORK! My part-time job is JRA... By Kat EltonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What Does It Feel Like?“What does it feel like?,” my friend asked (asking generally what the pain of RA – the experience of RA felt like). I was floored...and, for the first time in... By Monica Y. SenguptaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments44 comments
The RA Benefits of YogaIn the 18 years since I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD), I have tried numerous medications, over-the-counter aids, alternative therapies, diets, supplements, and exercises in an effort to... By Tamara HaagBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Celebrating What Gets DoneI sometimes get really down on myself about what doesn’t get done. At the end of every day, there’s usually a list of things that I’m putting off for another... By Kelly MackBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Mindfulness and RAI recently had the opportunity to take a great workshop that centered on mindfulness and the practice of Tai Chi which was amazing. Along the way I discovered that using... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Does the Winter Warlock Have RA?Every year when I watch “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” (one of my favorite Christmas specials), I become more convinced that the Winter Warlock character has rheumatoid arthritis. I’ve... By Kelly MackBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Great ExpectationsStarting a new drug treatment always makes me hopeful. But I’ve learned the hard way to be realistic. Most of us believe in our doctors. We believe the medicines they... By WrenBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Can Working in A Cold Environment Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis?Scientists know that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an abnormal response of the immune system, where the immune system attacks healthy joints and organs. Scientists also have some evidence that this... By Mariah Z. LeachBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Quandary Of PainPain is a universal experience that helps us to survive. A person who can't feel pain has a significantly reduced lifespan because pain serves a purpose - it tells us... By Kat EltonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My Secret SuperpowerSuperhero movies have become very popular recently. We now even have television shows about heroes with various secret superpowers! Jessica Jones is super strong. Luke Cage is indestructible. Others are... By Kelly MackBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Another View of Self CareA bit unusual for me, I was sitting in a coffee shop killing some time. The café was located near one of the more prestigious universities here in Dallas and... By Carla KienastBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Muscle MadnessIt never ceases to amaze me how many aspects there are to this disease of rheumatoid arthritis. I have lately been plagued with some significant muscle cramping in my feet... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Nevertheless, I PersistedAs I’ve gotten older, my fear of heights has grown stronger. The first time I noticed it was in my college years, when some girlfriends and I decided to add... By Tamara HaagBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The RA Serenity PrayerMost of us are familiar with the Serenity Prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And... By Tamara HaagBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
We at RheumatoidArthritis.net Want to Thank You For 100,000+ Facebook LikesTo commemorate our amazing community for being such a kind and supportive one, and in honor of reaching a Facebook milestone of 100,000 likes, we want to say a big... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
