What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be ShinglesEditor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes...reactionscomments
I Love and Hate My LifeRheumatoid arthritis has caused a real dichotomy in my life. It caused so much turmoil but also some wonderful things. More often...reactions25comments
Emotionally Preparing for SurgerySurgery – a necessary part of living with RA, unfortunately, and a major event in a patient’s life. Since this is part...reactions5comments
Preparing For Surgery - A GuideSurgery. For many of us with rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic illnesses, surgery is as much a part of life as fatigue...reactions2comments
Oppression Days/DazeI’m coming to grips that some days are just not good ones. It’s not just the pain, fatigue, or joint limitations from...reactions14comments
Meeting Fellow Chronic Illness WarriorsI had a recent experience that I wanted to share with everyone in this community. My aim is to showcase the importance...reactions5comments
My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It...reactionscomments
The Ticker Tape Parade of RA SymptomsYesterday I was relaxing in the afternoon and I started to feel my left ankle throb. Feeling surprised, I looked down and...reactions31comments
Advocating for Pain Relief and Breastfeeding with RAAs a woman and a twice-over-mama, I have realized an unfortunate dichotomy among breastfeeding your child and choosing other things in your...reactions4comments
The Caterpillar, the Biologic and Rheumatoid ArthritisI recall my grandfather looking at a Caterpillar bulldozer sitting in his yard at the lakefront property he owned. No one lived...reactions7comments
Brain Fog in a Multitasking WorldThe pressure in our society to do everything in the least amount of time is overwhelming, to put it mildly. The pressure...reactions9comments
Questions to Ask Your Rheumatologist about Rheumatoid ArthritisHeading into an appointment with your doctor can be overwhelming or stressful. You also may not always know the right questions to...reactions11comments
As I Get Older, People Seem to Care Less About My RAFinding someone. Dating. Relationships. When you have rheumatoid arthritis or any chronic illness, being in a relationship comes with extra challenges. If...reactions8comments
Transitioning HealthcareThis was a difficult article to write, weirdly. Many of the incidents happened soon after I moved to a new state, but...reactions13comments
It’s Not Patience, It’s ExhaustionMy husband Richard knows my true nature. I try to hide it and improve upon it, but the truth is that I...reactions22comments
Struggling with the AIP DietI've seen a few posts on our site about individuals who have tried the autoimmune protocol diet (AIP). It's a diet designed...reactions6comments
RA and Misconceptions - Why Us?Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most enigmatic chronic illnesses out there; dealing with it daily is a herculean feat. Fatigue, pain...reactions38comments
Chronic Clencher"You're a chronic clencher," the massage therapist said to me while pressing her fingers into my tender jaw muscles. Wincing from the...reactions34comments
Water is RA's best friendDuring the dog days of summer, we often don’t need much of a reminder to stay hydrated as thirst is a constant...reactions4comments
Feeling Good But Not Good Enough It’s been an encouraging few months, health-wise. The medication I started a couple of years ago is working better than ever. For...reactions12comments
