The Pitfalls of Seronegative RAAs many as a third of people with rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) are diagnosed with what is called seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. This...reactions56comments
Ten Things I Wish I’d Known When Diagnosed with Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis has become such an integrated part of my life that it is hard to believe it’s been 13.5 years since...reactions16comments
How I Catch Some ZZZsI am very lucky that I do not have any sleep disorders but I still have trouble falling asleep and staying that...reactions23comments
RA-darYes, I do believe that after 25 years with RA I have developed an ability to sense when someone I am around...reactions3comments
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...reactions49comments
Take the Connected Health Survey! (CLOSED)In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Habit FormingI've written quite a few articles on my attempts at spontaneity and changes in habits. I appreciate routine and its benefits for...reactions2comments
There Is No Secondary Gain in Chronic Pain Secondary gain is a psychoanalytic term for the advantages someone with pain has because of their chronic pain. The idea is that...reactions11comments
RA Medication InteractionsPrior to being diagnosed with RA, I took no prescription medications. I was able to get up out of bed each day...reactions3comments
How to Avoid the RA “Snake Oil” MarketersI clearly remember that once I began to do any type of research or reading online with regard to rheumatoid arthritis, it...reactions1comment
My 20th RAnniversaryIn September 2000, my life changed. I was 22 years old and was in what was supposed to be my last semester...reactions4comments
Could a JAK Inhibitor Be Right for Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have changed the landscape of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment and improved the quality of life for many people...reactionscomments
Rheumatic Conditions Quiz: Test Your KnowledgeWhat is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack...reactions10comments
To My RA, Thank You!!!The uninvited house guest. I have for years compared my arthritis to an uninvited houseguest that just won’t leave. I never invited...reactions1comment
Caring for Our Emotional Well-Being & Mental HealthPracticing self-care looks different for each of us. For some, self-care means looking after our physical well-being. For others, it also means...reactions1comment
What Was That?I went to sit down in my SUV on July 24, 2020, and my right hip yelled at me! I had to...reactions22comments
RA Nodules: Knot a Big Deal?Before my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) in 2000, I’d been repeatedly misdiagnosed for years. Doctors told me I had strains...reactions47comments
New Insights on FatigueThe struggle with fatigue and rheumatoid arthritis is persistent and well documented. Treating it, however, is very much lacking. The general practice...reactions16comments
Chemicals that Contribute to Inflammation in Rheumatoid ArthritisOnce I discovered that inflammation was the root of all evil within the rheumatoid arthritis world, I decided that for my own...reactions4comments
Treating RA-Related Ankle TendonitisI’ve had ankle pain for years. Perhaps I should have taken specific action about it sooner, but if you have severe rheumatoid...reactions24comments
