Cascading ConsequencesIt seems like with my rheumatoid arthritis that one little thing going wrong can cause a cascade of negative consequences. It’s like...reactions10comments
What To Expect When Expecting RA, Part 2Well, it's here: part 2 of the hotly (yeah, right) anticipated guide to what to expect when you are expecting RA. In...reactions3comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease that affects more than joints within the body. It can affect connective tissue and internal...reactions6comments
Practical Ideas to Manage RA and Depression in a Post-COVID19 WorldIn a post-COVID19 world, it is easier than ever to find yourself sinking into the abyss of depression. Loneliness and isolation are...reactions2comments
Choose Your SymptomOr, pick your poison. Rheumatoid arthritis is a fun disease. It wreaks havoc on every part of our bodies. It provides a...reactions17comments
Weight Fluctuations When You Have Rheumatoid ArthritisPerhaps one of the most frustrating things about having rheumatoid arthritis is the cyclical relationship between RA and weight. I’m not sure...reactions3comments
Gizmos, Gadgets, and More!Recently, I have seen several articles reviewing gizmos and gadgets that help people with rheumatoid arthritis. A couple of these articles have...reactions21comments
Only In My DreamsI never remember a time when walking was easy. Yes, I remember when it was easier, but never easy. Being diagnosed with...reactions5comments
How Much Is Too Much with RA?I feel like throughout my journey with RA, this question haunts me as one of the most difficult. Often, I have had to...reactions5comments
The Things You Cannot SeeDiseases such as rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) are called “invisible disabilities” because most people who have them do not have highly visible...reactions16comments
Fighting DiscriminationDuring normal times, I love to travel. I have been to many places in the US and some lovely places internationally. So...reactions16comments
The Sleep TestAs I had written earlier, one of my doctors was worried that I may have sleeping problems. To be honest, over the...reactions12comments
Fatigue Stinks. That's It.Well, I think it’s time, once again, to talk about fatigue. More and more lately, I have seen our community members talking...reactions99comments
Use Caution While Exercising with RAI recently got back to my swimming regimen after 8 months of not being able to swim in our indoor pool due...reactions9comments
Monica’s First Day Out…during the pandemic, that is. Yes, I have gotten a couple of takeaways here and there (only things that I could blast...reactions4comments
Moving Apartments During COVID When You Have RAI just moved apartments during a pandemic — all while having rheumatoid arthritis. And it was difficult. There was so much stuff...reactions3comments
Tips for Efficient Errand Running with RASo, the key to running errands with RA in a way that is less painful, annoying, and time-consuming is a talent, and...reactions5comments
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 Fog and FrustrationThe past few weeks — and really since we’ve been in isolation — I have been incredibly tired. But this isn’t the...reactions7comments
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
