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
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
4 Adaptive Kitchen Tools and Tips for RAWorking and cooking in the kitchen with RA can be a bit frustrating sometimes. That’s because pain, stiffness, and swelling in the...reactions20comments
Grateful with Rheumatoid ArthritisI am grateful for many things related to health, in general, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA/RD) in particular. I try to regularly take...reactions9comments
The Three Parts of Chronic Illness FatigueFatigue. We've all experienced it; in fact, it's one of the hardest parts to deal with when you are living with RA...reactionscomments
RA, PTSD & MeThe other day I read an interesting article that caught my attention, written by my friend Wren for RheumatoidArthritis.net: "The PTSD of...reactions7comments
Isolation and Rheumatoid ArthritisIsolation. Loneliness. Separation. All of these basically have the same meaning to the “man on the street,” “Jane Q. Public,” and the...reactions32comments
Voting with Rheumatoid ArthritisVoting is a fundamental American right, but it has special meaning for people with disabilities or health conditions. Until federal laws like...reactionscomments
Adventures in Bacterial SinusitisIt all started with a cold. It seemed to last forever. I could not shake it off. The stuffed nose, the constant...reactions6comments
How Does RA Affect Your Feet?As many of our community members know, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects everyone differently. The feet are one of the most common places...reactions121comments
You Know You Have RA When . . .We know that the typical signs and symptoms associated with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include joint stiffness and swelling as...reactions11comments
Wanting More Credit for More EffortIt’s seared in my memory: sitting in my wheelchair across the desk of my school guidance counselor with my mother sitting beside...reactions11comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Early MenopauseIt was 2011. I was 35 years old and walking through a store with my mom. The airflow and temperature in the...reactions22comments
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
Dating: When to Tell or Not to Tell?Disclosing to someone new in your life, whether that's a romantic partner, friend, employer, coworker, or anybody else, can be complicated and...reactions11comments
Anemia, Chronically Gone?An amazing thing has happened, I've realized over the last year. Maybe I sound silly and superstitious, but I almost don't want...reactions2comments
Body Exhaustion: A Pain in the Tail!I had a recent painful experience that I'm sure other individuals have also experienced--I'd like to corroborate this experience with my own...reactions26comments
Taking Humira Weekly: A Worsening of RA SymptomsI’m not sure what’s been making my RA worse lately, but my joints are in a lot more pain and my bloodwork...reactions6comments
Hearing Issues and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Add It to the ListI’ve struggled with my hearing for as long as I can remember. It’s been something that has caused me feelings of isolation...reactions34comments
Anemic and Confused: Part 1For over a year, rheumatoid arthritis has not been my biggest health concern. (I know, right?!) My biggest health issue has been...reactions7comments
