Why Is It So Hard to Say No?I’m definitely a yes person. In an ideal world, I’d be getting up in the morning and saying yes to social engagements, walks with my dog, trips, and all the... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
RA and Recurrent Stress FracturesI have previously written about an initial injury (a herniated disc), which led to a very difficult surgery and recovery, and then how adaptations made to move and exist during... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Community Forums Roundup: Support for the Undiagnosed and Newly DiagnosedHere 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 Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Talking About Eating, RA, and WeightContent Note: This article discusses disordered eating. At another regularly scheduled endocrinology appointment, I'm sitting in pent-up anxiety wondering what is wrong with my body. Here we go again. I've... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments72 comments
Sticking With the ProgramDuring the first months of my reverse shoulder surgery recovery, I saw rapid changes and improvements. First the healing, then the strength made great strides in recovery. Now that I’m... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Realistic Treatment Expectations With RAEvery time I start a new form of treatment for my rheumatoid arthritis, I've learned that it is key to have an honest conversation with your doctor about what you... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
RA Just Keeps Taking and Taking and Taking!I think we need to come up with a new slogan for rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness, and the way I’m feeling lately makes me think that the perfect one... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Is Grief a Pain Trigger for Me?For the past 1.5 years, I have walked a unique journey as I have supported my mom through stage 4 melanoma, a type of skin cancer that has spread to... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
PermanentAs I finish my prerequisites and slowly work towards my veterinary school applications, I am constantly bombarded by the fact that my chronic illness might be the main reason why... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
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