It's January... Now What?We survived the holidays!! We even had fun, because we planned ahead. Now it’s January. The landscape is barren, white or grey...reactions13comments
Chronic Illness Runs in My FamilySome chronic illnesses can run in the family. My dad has a form of arthritis that is chronic and inflammatory — though...reactions7comments
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
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
RA Holiday Survival GuideThe holidays. There is nary a more stressful time when it comes to dealing with people and as much as I love...reactions10comments
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
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
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
Returning to YogaI practiced yoga on and off for about 10 years before stopping due to my knee replacement infection, treatment, knee replacement (also...reactions9comments
Waking Up is Hard to DoOpen eyes? Check. Stare at the ceiling for five minutes? Check. Make sure pets are still alive? Triple check. Consider everything I...reactions86comments
Skin Issues Associated with RAAbout the time I first ventured into a rheumatology clinic after being referred by my general practitioner, I had been battling a...reactions13comments
In Praise of Physical Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis For the past year, my right ankle has been listing, like a boat that is slowly sinking. And lately, I’ve noticed that...reactions2comments
New Year, New BillsJanuary 1st is usually a date that's welcome and met with hope and enthusiasm, a chance for people to meet goals and...reactions2comments
