Comorbidity Overload With RAI actually had no idea what the word comorbidity meant until I was a few years into my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey. ...reactions6comments
When the Brain Fog Rolls InIt’s not something I like to talk about but, like many people with rheumatoid arthritis, I get brain fog. These are days...reactions32comments
Feeling Like You're All Alone in the WorldSometimes, and particularly lately, I've been feeling lonely. And while this might seem hyperbolic — I know I'm not lonely because there...reactions8comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition like rheumatoid arthritis requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance...reactionscomments
Should I Have to Be This Strong?I don’t know where it comes from, but there is a saying, "We’re only given in life what we can handle." I...reactions4comments
What I Wish My Doctor Told Me About RAI spent years living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) before I was correctly diagnosed. I remember asking every provider I saw about the...reactions36comments
Is My Pain Related to My (Lack of) Memory?For a long time, I’ve wondered why my best friend remembers my childhood better than I do, why I get lost so...reactions6comments
Much Pain, No Gain - Living Life with Limits in a "No Limit" WorldMost of our lives, from a very young age, we are told to "overcome your limitations," "don’t let your shortcomings hold you...reactions3comments
Getting Older with RA and Used Napkins“Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.” My grandfather was rather famous for saying that every time he had an ache...reactions12comments
Ageism in RheumatologyThis year, I was invited at the last moment to participate on a panel at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) meeting...reactions13comments
How I Handle Moving Stress, Part 2I just moved across the country for school. The full move was a lot, but I managed to keep stress at bay...reactions8comments
RA-United!Last summer, I was happily and unexpectedly RA-united (reunited) with my friend Mara, who also has rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We first met...reactions3comments
Popular Forum Topics – December 2021The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum...reactionscomments
Goals and Dreams Can Still Exist with Rheumatoid Arthritis: My Experience with Creating a Vision BoardI have been battling rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for 17-plus years now. When I was younger, I was a dreamer and a goal...reactions21comments
When Is It Time For Knee Replacement Surgery? Part 1"You’re not old enough for surgery," said my first orthopedic doctor 4 years ago, "but you will need total knee replacement at...reactions22comments
Ignoring the RA Ticking Clock in the New YearYes, it’s that time again. New Year. The time when everyone is making resolutions and promises to themselves for what their 2022...reactions6comments
2021 Recap: An RA Rollercoaster2021 was truly a weird year. From the pandemic continuing to having to go back to work in-person to starting graduate school...reactions4comments
The Mental Chaos of RAMost of us understand that the very nature of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), physically speaking, is chaotic and unpredictable. I have always understood this...reactions8comments
The Benefits and Downsides of StrengthWhen people ask me, "How do you have the strength to live with rheumatoid arthritis and disabilities?", I shrug because I know...reactions6comments
Asking for Help - Do It"Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill." We've all heard the saying. It’s the world’s way of telling us not to...reactions19comments
