When the Limitation of Rheumatoid Arthritis Becomes StrengthLiving with rheumatoid arthritis is humbling. Walking through the world, we are reminded of our limitations, especially if we look around and...reactions6comments
RA and Intimacy: Communicating With Your PartnerI recently wrote an article about rheumatoid arthritis and intimacy, and I received so much feedback from community members on the importance...reactions6comments
Popular Forum Topics - October 2021The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. To that end, each month we are...reactionscomments
The High Price of Living with RA"Americans should not have to live in fear that they will go bankrupt if they get sick." -- Bernie Sanders In June...reactions15comments
There Is a Season….for RA ChangesAs each season winds down, I find myself considering where I am at in my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey. It is a...reactions9comments
COVID Vaccination Antibodies With RAIn mid-August, another milestone of the COVID-19 pandemic was announced to the public concerning the approval of a third COVID vaccine booster...reactions15comments
Minimizing StressFor me, fatigue is one of the most difficult things about rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It isn’t a symptom, it isn’t a side...reactions9comments
Managing??When people ask how I am, I often say, "I’m managing." Acquaintances will say, "Great," and move along. Friends will say, "Managing...reactions4comments
Guest Post: Visible Courage - What This Year’s Theme for Invisible Disabilities Week Means to MeInvisible Disabilities Week is recognized every year during the third week of October. In recognition of this year's Invisible Disabilities Week held...reactions1comment
The Jerk Inside - Being an Annoying PatientThe reluctantly annoying patient. We all know them – they live inside us and only begrudgingly make an appearance when all other...reactions8comments
Osteoporosis Woes with Rheumatoid Arthritis and My New MantraA few months ago, my ability to put my head in the sand about my osteoporosis came to a grinding halt. I...reactions13comments
Changing Jobs for My RAA little more than 5 years ago, I changed jobs with the hope that it would be my last full-time position (fingers...reactions6comments
Everything's AlrightThis morning while walking, an acquaintance and I stopped to talk. How often have we said, "Everything is alright" when we are...reactions7comments
The Case of the Disappearing Health ProfessionalIn recent years, I’ve experienced it — disappearing health professionals. One minute they are all in: "Yes, we got this. We know...reactions12comments
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Insomnia and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)I have been "lucky" enough to struggle with multiple health conditions over the years, 2 of which have affected me since childhood...reactions6comments
Why Is It So Difficult to Talk About Having RA?I recognize the irony in actually writing this question here - this is a forum to read articles and engage in conversations...reactions26comments
Travel and RA: A RepriseI'm just getting back from a beach vacation in Jekyll Island, GA. It's about 3 and a half hours away from where...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My One Year RA Diagnosis AnniversaryThere are many wonderful long-haulers living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who share their valuable knowledge and experiences on this platform. However, I...reactions4comments
To Adapt or Not to Adapt, Or Is It Even a Question?Living organisms have an amazing ability to adapt to their environments. Humans, even more so, can adapt quickly based on a variety...reactions2comments
