Unexpected Red: Eye Inflammation with RAUntil my own episode, I never realized RA could affect your eyes. Joints? Sure. But eyes? It seemed far-fetched in a disease...reactions40comments
Changing Perspectives of RAWhen someone thinks of a person with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), they don't think of me — for a variety of reasons. I'm...reactions4comments
Angela's Adventure: Traveling with RA"Travel brings power and love back into your life." -Rumi Hallo aus Köln, Deutschland! (Hello from Cologne, Germany) I'm writing this from...reactionscomments
5 House Cleaning Tips for Life With Rheumatoid ArthritisIn a perfect world, I’d be able to afford to have someone come in and clean my house for me. But as...reactions24comments
When Our Service and Support Animals Are in NeedI am the proud mom of a 7-year-old, 20-pound cat named Luka. He is no ordinary animal; he has been deemed my...reactions25comments
Joint Stiffness Not RequiredI remember the first time I saw a rheumatologist, he asked me a simple question: Do you experience any stiffness? Promptly, I...reactions17comments
Tips for Winter Flexibility and Self-CareWith winter approaching, time seems to be accelerating and slowing down at the same time. Shorter days make me feel like I...reactions5comments
Helping Hands: Tips For Stiff FingersHand pain and stiffness aren’t strangers to most of us living with rheumatoid arthritis. They can be one of the most vexing...reactions5comments
Doctors Aren't Always Right and How To Say "No"Let me ask you this question. Do you know someone who is perfect? I mean, absolutely perfect; Never gives a wrong answer...reactions15comments
RA Flare or RA NudgeI recently had a significant RA flare, which is probably not news to anyone with rheumatoid arthritis. What was new for me...reactions5comments
When Symptoms Are Not Mirrored in Lab TestsIn August 2022, I started having pain in my middle fingers on both hands. Of course, it was worse in my dominant...reactions18comments
My Journey into a New Career Path with RAI was diagnosed with RA shortly after graduating as an occupational therapist. I was in my 20s, and the diagnosis dramatically altered...reactions24comments
It's Okay to Ask for HelpIf you have read any of my previous articles, you know one of my faults is pride. I am a very independent...reactions18comments
Cooking and Baking: A Surprising RA IntersectionRecently, I've been taking time for myself away from family, friends, and other opportunities. I've found myself feeling overworked and overwhelmed, so...reactions7comments
Happy Anniversary: 25 Years of Pain, Grief, and Hope“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” -Khalil Gibran July 11, 2022 marked...reactions20comments
It's Not You, It's Me - Cancelling Plans and RAIt’s not you, it’s me. We’ve all heard that before – usually when breaking up with someone or being broken up with...reactions6comments
That Pivotal Moment with RAWhen I was first diagnosed with RA, I recall my thoughts largely being centered on what aspects of my life would now...reactions3comments
What Is the Social Health Network?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Where Is the Problem?In recent years I’ve had more problems with reduced neck and shoulder mobility and increased pain. I went for some sessions of...reactions10comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Wins and a Season of HopeI’m here today, my friends, to offer hope. Somehow the RA gods have seen fit to bless me with a brief symptom...reactions21comments
