Asking for Help Is a SkillFor those of us with RA, asking for help is not as easy as you'd think. Many of us are "type A"...reactions7comments
Traveling With Refrigerated MedicationsFor many people, holiday plans include some kind of travel. In addition to the ordinary stress and chaos of travel, many of...reactions10comments
The Pillow Dilemma: Making the Smart Choice When You Have RAEditor's note: This article belongs to a three-part series on getting better sleep with rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritis-related conditions. Check out...reactions4comments
Switching RA Medicines – Don’t Wait Too Long or Try Too ManyI’ve been on 7 - count them - 7 different biologic medicines since being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I started with several...reactions14comments
My RA Hands: Shades of Pink, Purple, Red, White, and BlueAbout 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with Raynaud’s syndrome secondary to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). My hands can get really cold and...reactions53comments
RA and Misconceptions - Why Us?Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most enigmatic chronic illnesses out there; dealing with it daily is a herculean feat. Fatigue, pain...reactions38comments
What Comes Next After Graduation: Health Insurance and RAI’m finishing up my graduate degree this May 2025, and while I am excited at the prospect of what comes next, one...reactions16comments
Dear Friends, Family, and Coworkers: I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)This article is for my dear friends, family, and co-workers. I wanted to let you know that I have a diagnosis of...reactions129comments
Community Share: Our Favorite Devices for Coping With RAThere are many different types of devices, both medical and non-medical, that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) find helpful in coping with...reactions8comments
My RA Foot Pain Relief With Red and Infrared Light TherapyIn my 20 years living with rheumatoid arthritis, foot pain has been a chronic issue. The pain, at times, can be excruciating...reactions24comments
When the Weather HurtsI have lived in the midwest my whole life, growing up in Illinois and attending college in Iowa. I am used to...reactions58comments
Medical GaslightingI just read an interesting and very relatable article in the New York Times. In the article, experts share tips on how...reactions73comments
Explaining My RA FatigueThere’s 1 symptom of rheumatoid arthritis that I struggle with, regardless of my disease status. Even on my best days - days...reactions91comments
Why I Changed My RA BiologicI did something a little crazy, but it made sense to me: I changed my biologic. My previous one was working great...reactions27comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Not 'Just Arthritis'I had a conversation with one of my friends recently about RA. We were discussing chronic illnesses and the intricacies of their...reactions10comments
What to Expect: MethotrexateAs a newbie to the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community (although not a newbie to the chronic illness community), I truly had no...reactions147comments
5 Things Not to Say to Someone Living With RAI’ve spent my whole life with joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. In my younger years, it was chalked up to growing pains...reactions96comments
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
Potential Thyroid Problems and RAGuess what? There's another autoimmune disease on the horizon right now for me — potentially — as I'm still waiting on my...reactions18comments
The Most Comfortable RA WearI recall years ago that trying to dress while dealing with RA was at best difficult and at worst impossible. The clothing...reactions26comments
