The Trap of Feeling Like a BurdenNot too long ago, I was hit with a triple threat: horrible insomnia, increased pain, and the need for hand surgery. As luck would have it, I had been planning... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
"Can We Switch Bodies?" and Other Empathy-Building IdeasThere have been so many times in my life dealing with chronic illnesses that I have wondered what it would be like to take a moment to step out of... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Leveling Up With RALeveling up. It’s for video games, sure, but for those of us who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, we do it every single day. "What could you possibly mean by that?"... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
RA in Longer WintersNever in my life have I experienced the amount of snow that has fallen in Wisconsin this winter, and apparently, this is a warm winter for Wisconsin. Coming from Florida... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
When a Fever Amplifies Your RA SymptomsI am hardly ever a person who gets a fever. To be honest, I can count on one hand the number of fevers I experienced during this past year. And... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
The Great Flare DebateWhen you explore Dr. Google for general information about rheumatoid arthritis, you will often see references to the term "flare." Many general information websites discuss flares as if patients with... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
Celebrating New Milestones Despite the Fear of Living With RAThis May, I will be celebrating my 20th anniversary of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I was in my twenties when the diagnosis came into my life at the force... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Keep Away, Toothfairy! My Tips for Healthy Teeth and RASince June 2023, I’ve been scared into really taking care of my teeth. Last year, I had a tooth removed due to severe infection and deterioration. It had nothing to... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Sweet Dreams Are Made of This"Wisdom comes through suffering. Trouble, with its memories of pain, drips in our hearts as we try to sleep." -Aeschylus, Agamemnon My sleep hygiene is appalling. It's erratic and unhealthy and... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Is It Safe to Drink Alcohol If You Have RA?Some environment and lifestyle factors can make rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms and progression worse. One of the most well known is smoking. The relationship between RA and alcohol, however, is... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
RA, Chronic Illness, and Lost TimeOne of the things that comes along with chronic illness that almost never gets talked about is the inordinate amount of time it takes. I’m not talking about flare-ups or... By Daniel Malito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Heart Health and RA: A New and Unexpected PainIt's that time again: I've developed yet another pain and complication because of my RA. For those of you who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you know this feeling of dread... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
A Weighted Blanket is an RA Must-HaveI have a dear friend whose love language translates to mysterious Amazon packages showing up at my doorstep. Sometimes the items are funny, such as a bizarre pair of lobster... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Why I Look Forward to Infusion DayI recently had an infusion, something that happens 4 times a year for me. As I was getting settled in my chair, I realized I was happy to be there... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
My Journey With Community Acupuncture and RASince my diagnosis over 19 years ago, I have implemented a holistic approach in treating my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I use of combination of Western medication, dietary changes, exercise, physical therapy... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Stopping and Starting HumiraI recently went through a painful experience. I woke up one morning in incredible pain; my neck was almost locked up, I couldn't move my hand, and I felt just... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: Advice for the Newly DiagnosedWhat do you wish someone told you about managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when you were initially diagnosed? Most people living with RA would likely agree that there is a lot... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Questions to Ask a New RheumatologistI've been lucky enough to have had care with the same rheumatologist for the last 8 years, covering my diagnostic odyssey, medication trials, and luckily, now, several years of remission from... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Sick With RAI am not a good sick person. Now, this might seem bonkers considering I am a 3-decade alum of living with rheumatoid arthritis, but it’s true, and right now I... By Daniel Malito3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
The Road to Surgery: Part 1My goodness, this has become a legitimate saga. If you've read my recent articles about my reproductive issues, they ended on a cliffhanger: the total laparoscopic hysterectomy and salpingectomy that... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments