A Compilation about RA PainDealing with RA pain is a challenge and a feat that many of us have to contend with. Pain is a daily...reactionscomments
Age Is in the Eye of the BeholderThose of us living with rheumatoid arthritis often feel older than our years. The creaky, stiff, and painful joints inflamed by this...reactions4comments
Well, Duh! Why “Obvious” Studies Are ImportantSometimes you read something and you just want to say, “Well, duh!” because you think it’s so completely obvious you wonder why...reactions1comment
Understanding A Social Security Disability DenialAfter the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While...reactions5comments
Don't You Forget About MeHaving RA is hard, as all of us RA-sufferers know. One aspect that makes this disease so difficult is its "invisibility" and...reactions7comments
Third-Person, PatientI am one of those lucky people who genuinely likes and appreciates her doctors. Granted, having good doctors is part luck of...reactions2comments
Pain, RebornI woke up the morning of my latest rheumatology appointment with tender, achy hands and feet. Out of sorts and frustrated, I...reactions7comments
The Waiting GameLiving with rheumatoid arthritis often means spending a lot of time waiting. This can begin even before diagnosis, as there are frequently...reactionscomments
Shingles and Rheumatoid DiseaseEditor's note: Since the publication of this article in 2016, there have been updates to the CDC's recommendation for the shingles vaccine...reactions10comments
What to Expect at Your First Rheumatologist AppointmentIf you have recently been referred to a rheumatologist, or if you have been reading up on rheumatoid arthritis and it seems...reactions7comments
Smiling at RAYou’re in the midst of a rheumatoid flare. You’re hurting, fatigued, and feeling like a flattened bag of week-old French fries someone...reactions2comments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace RightsWhen you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers...reactionscomments
Smaller Phones, Less Pain: the new iPhone SEIt's here! The new SMALLER iPhone SE! A devoted Apple and iPhone user, this is what I've been waiting for, as I've...reactions3comments
I gotta be meThe song "I Gotta Be Me" has been performed by lots of singers since it first appeared in a Broadway musical in...reactionscomments
Fraying NervesJust when you thought you knew all there was to know about rheumatoid disease, I barge in to tell you more. Today’s...reactions2comments
Day and NightIt struck me recently how much different RA is during the day versus at night for me. I wonder if this true...reactions16comments
The Great Coffee Debate"I Don't Drink Coffee. Should I Start?" is the headline of an article I just read in The New York Times' "Health"...reactions24comments
One Painful Step at a TimeWalking. Such an important and necessary part of our lives. We need to do it just to function. Not to mention the...reactions1comment
Your Incredible Shrinking WrenI'm a slightly smaller wee bird these days. In January, I challenged myself to get serious about dropping some excess weight. The reasons...reactions7comments
Illness from a Child’s PerspectiveWhen I was a child, it was difficult to understand my illness. All I could comprehend was that I didn’t feel well...reactionscomments
