Injection Site Reactions: A Painful Downside!If you're taking an injectable medication for your RA, you're likely familiar with injection site redness and reactions — even if you...reactions15comments
The Mental Part of Dealing With Flare-UpsFlare-ups. As I’ve written many times before, they are an unfortunate part of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness. We...reactions18comments
Something I Didn't Know My RA Needed Until...I've lived with joint pain for most of my life and have officially carried the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis for nearly 7...reactions10comments
Decorating and Designing My Way Through Major Life Changes With RAI have gone through a series of major life events since October of last year. In October, I returned back to the...reactions9comments
Community Forums Roundup: Dealing With RA Pain in All Its FormsHere at RheumatoidArthritis.net, our community members and the stories they share in our forums are invaluable sources of connection, knowledge, and support...reactions4comments
E-Biking My Way to RA ExerciseFor my 30th birthday a few years ago, my husband surprised me with a big, big, big surprise gift. He knew I...reactions4comments
The Pain of RA is Not Just an AcheThe pain of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is real and it’s debilitating. That much is evident to anyone who lives with the illness...reactions28comments
RA, Perfectionism, and ProductivityI am a perfectionist. I place an immense amount of pressure on myself to complete any given task. It can be at...reactions42comments
My Experience With Recurrent Stress ReactionsI’ve lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms since childhood, and an official diagnosis/treatment plan since late 2016; and still, to this day...reactions2comments
Hard Truths of Chronically CaregivingThere are many special individuals out there filled with compassion and selflessness that make this sometimes overwhelming and isolating world a little...reactions8comments
My Journey From JIA to Pulmonary HypertensionEditor's Note: This article was written by Emily Wahl and was originally published on our new Health Union community, CardiovascularDisease.net. To check...reactions9comments
Relationships and the Unpredictability of RAOne of the most difficult parts of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness is the unpredictability. It is, in my humble opinion...reactions5comments
My Time is Valuable: Or, How to Talk About Being ImmunocompromisedNow more than ever, my time is both limited and valuable. Sometimes, though, my time — because I have RA — clashes...reactions4comments
RA Pain: Ice Versus HeatFor as long as I can remember, I've found that non-medicinal methods of managing my RA have been just as important as...reactions11comments
Emotional Support Animals and RAI am the proud kitty mom to my emotional support animal (ESA), Hamlin. Living with a chronic medical condition like rheumatoid arthritis...reactions1comment
Arthritis Awareness Month 2024 GiveawayUPDATE: The Arthritis Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and here...reactions26comments
Community Perspectives: Strange and Unexplained SymptomsRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex condition with many different signs and symptoms. Sometimes, the experience of a new or unexpected RA...reactions6comments
5 Tips for Managing Bad Days as a ParentThere is a little bit of difficulty when tackling a topic such as managing bad days when you are a parent. Because...reactions4comments
The Trap of Feeling Like a BurdenNot too long ago, I was hit with a triple threat: horrible insomnia, increased pain, and the need for hand surgery. As...reactions9comments
"Can We Switch Bodies?" and Other Empathy-Building IdeasThere have been so many times in my life dealing with chronic illnesses that I have wondered what it would be like...reactions4comments
