What Life With RA Is Really Like: Results from the 2022 RA In America SurveyRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that commonly affects a person’s joints, tissues, organs, and so much more. Although RA affects millions of people, there are still so... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
"Just Joint Pain?" Think Again: Results From Our 9th RA In America SurveyOne of the most frustrating aspects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the lack of awareness and constant misinformation. RA is often dismissed by the general public as solely a joint... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
We Need to Talk About RA Fatigue: Results From Our 8th RA In America SurveyFatigue is a symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that affects various aspects of life. RA fatigue is more than “just tired.” Fatigue brings not only severe exhaustion but also decreased... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of RheumatoidArthritis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Bringing Our RA Experiences Together - Results from the 2019 RA In America SurveyLife with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can often feel lonely, especially when we are misunderstood by friends, family, and even healthcare providers. As isolating as RA can be, you are not... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be SupportiveThere’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of RA on Quality of Life - Results From the 2018 RA In America SurveyRA comes with a slew of symptoms that impact the day-to-day of those who live with it. Fatigue, pain, stiffness, inflammation, and difficulty sleeping can quite gravely impact the quality... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Emotional Toll of Chronic IllnessTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have thoughts of suicide, have... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RA: Not Just Joints or Bones But So Much MoreThe Rheumatoid Arthritis In America 2017 online survey gathered insights from over 3,000 individuals currently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). For most people RA means stiff, painful joints in different parts... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
RA in America 2015The RA In America 2015 online survey was conducted learn about life with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from over 3,100 individuals who are living with RA. The 2015 survey continued to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Know You Have RA When...There are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms you may experience every day that are not part of a doctor’s work-up. Here's what the community had to say about the reality of... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
