Happy for Hand TherapyWhen I was growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now juvenile idiopathic arthritis or JIA), my favorite therapy was hand therapy. There...reactions11comments
Seeking a New RA-Friendly HouseI’ve moved a lot in my life - mostly by choice, and often because I was convinced I would feel better somewhere...reactions18comments
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
Missing the Big Picture!Do you ever feel like the dots are not connecting, the pieces are not lining up, or you are missing something? Odds...reactions8comments
My First FallSince my rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and, shortly after, my osteoporosis diagnosis, I knew I had a) a high fall risk and b)...reactions38comments
Financial Planning Considerations for Living with Rheumatoid ArthritisHaving a chronic condition is expensive. At age 2 when I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, I had no idea what...reactions7comments
I Am FineI am fine - not great, not terrible; just "fine". I used to be good - great, even. But then, the rheum-dragon...reactions19comments
Jealousy: A ConfessionI confess - sometimes I am jealous of other people’s good health. I want those arms that have shoulders that can swing...reactions8comments
RA - Same Disease, New SymptomsI’ve lived with joint pain for as long as I can remember, but I wasn’t diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) until 2016...reactions21comments
New RA Accessibility Tool for the Cold, Winter MonthsI recently found a new tool/product that has really transformed how I handle the cold winter months. Although I’m in Florida, the...reactions2comments
Dealing with Loss, Failure, and RADisappointment. Loss. Failure. These are things that everyone has to deal with, but those who live with chronic illness and especially rheumatoid...reactions6comments
Much Pain, No Gain - Living Life with Limits in a "No Limit" WorldMost of our lives, from a very young age, we are told to "overcome your limitations," "don’t let your shortcomings hold you...reactions3comments
DisabledI recently decided to take the plunge and start attempting to file for disability. I live in America so I know, going...reactions9comments
Feeling Like You're All Alone in the WorldSometimes, and particularly lately, I've been feeling lonely. And while this might seem hyperbolic — I know I'm not lonely because there...reactions8comments
Popular Forum Topics – November 2021The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition like rheumatoid arthritis requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance...reactionscomments
Should I Have to Be This Strong?I don’t know where it comes from, but there is a saying, "We’re only given in life what we can handle." I...reactions4comments
How I Handle Moving Stress, Part 2I just moved across the country for school. The full move was a lot, but I managed to keep stress at bay...reactions8comments
Popular Forum Topics – December 2021The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum...reactionscomments
How I Handle Moving Stress, Part 1Recently, I moved across the country for school. I basically packed up my life and moved. A cross-country move, as expected, was...reactions5comments
