My Journey With RA, Insomnia, and a Bedtime Story PodcastI was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis over 19 years ago. Since my diagnosis, my ability to get a sound sleep has been greatly impaired. I have trouble falling asleep, and... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
My Last Rheumatologist Appointment in FloridaUnless you have RA — or another chronic illness — you probably won't understand this. But in July, I had my last appointment with my rheumatologist in Florida. This rheumatologist... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The Unavoidable Challenges of Being ImmunocompromisedWhen I was finally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I was already living with Crohn's disease, another autoimmune disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract. Because of this, I was actually already... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Leaving the Door Open to PossibilityWhen I had my knee infection and revision surgery about 10 years ago, I told everyone my goal for recovery: to stand and walk. It was my fifth joint replacement... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Community Forums Roundup: Treatment Side Effects, Work, and Exercise With RAHere at RheumatoidArthritis.net, our community members and the stories they share in our forums are invaluable sources of connection, knowledge, and support for all, no matter where they are in... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Approaching Re-evaluation"Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!" Do you ever feel that way? Sometimes I feel like my ride is a never-ending roller coaster with twists, turns, and... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
That Old Familiar Feeling (of an Impending Flare)That old familiar feeling. Those of us who have been living with RA for a while know what it feels like when the illness flares up. Whether you have been... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Stress Management With RA: 4 Ways to Break the CycleStress management is a key element of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease management. Because, for many of us, stress is a key contributor to ongoing battles with flares and fatigue. However... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Graduating With RA and Reflections on an MAIt's hard to believe the big day has come: I graduated with my master of arts (MA) degree in literature, media, and culture in May 2023. This has been a... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 idea about the treatment options when it came... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments41 comments
Community Forums Roundup: Pain Management, Costs, and Complex SymptomsHere at RheumatoidArthritis.net, our community members and the stories they share in our forums are invaluable sources of connection, knowledge, and support for all, no matter where they are in... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Transitioning to Middle Age With JIARead the first part of this article here. As a child, my juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now called juvenile idiopathic arthritis, or JIA) was extremely aggressive. Starting with my left knee... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asking for Help Is a Skill We Need to LearnI have come to understand that asking for help of any kind for those of us with RA is 1) not easy, as many of us are type A personalities... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
When the Issues of My Day Become My Issues With RAIn hindsight, it was blissful. I have had a few months of really low joint swelling, and every day when I was walking my dog I couldn’t help grinning wide... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
A Letter to Myself, Pre-RA DiagnosisAn open letter to my younger self, before I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis: Dear Amanda, There's so much I want to tell you about, but I'm going to start... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
"Yes, But...": Communicating Tactfully With Doctors“Yes, but...” These 2 small words seem inconsequential, but for anyone living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness, they are part of one of the most important phrases you... By Daniel Malito3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Humira and Traveling Back HomeA life on the go might seem like it doesn't work with having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and taking Humira. However, though it might seem odd, that's not the case —... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Journey with RA, Hip Pain, Steroid Use, and Avascular NecrosisIn January 2023, I went through extensive testing for ongoing left hip pain. I had been in pain with my left hip since July of 2022. Honestly, I thought it... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Transitioning from Childhood to Adulthood With JIAWhen I moved out of my childhood home to go to college, I was thinking about the adventures of my new life. I was excited and terrified. It was a... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Arthritic Pain and Birks!If you have RA, you likely have experienced some pain in your feet. For me, RA foot pain was actually one of the first places that I did indeed feel... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments