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Why me? That is the biggest question I thought of when I was first diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. It is a common and, sadly, usually unresolved question. I know...

In all of my 11 years writing for RheumatoidArthritis.net, I never imagined I would write an article like this one. It's a difficult story to tell — of receiving a...

Having lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since my twenties, I have battled through a lot of issues with my teeth and my gums. Seems like a countless number of dental...

I’ll be honest. I’ve been absent from writing for almost a year now. Why? I feel like I have been in an increasingly difficult battle with rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, coronary...

My daughter is our miracle baby. She was conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF) after several years of failed attempts and even technological interventions. She is also the only baby...

Probiotics seem to be some of the hottest supplements to grace grocery store shelves in recent years. It seems like everyone has heard of the potential health benefits and has...

Winter is fast approaching for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Many of our community members on RheumatoidArthritis.net have shared their experiences with cold weather's impact on their RA...

Those of us with chronic illness are frequently on the receiving end of caregiving. It is just a fact of the disease, and although it can be difficult to come...

In my 20 years living with rheumatoid arthritis, foot pain has been a chronic issue. The pain, at times, can be excruciating. Over the years, I have taken many steps...

The RA community is full of exceptional and inspirational people, all with unique stories and experiences to share. We are lucky to have a team of Health Leaders who know...

If I were asked to describe my relationship with healthcare providers, one word comes to mind: loyalty. It’s true that when I find a healthcare provider I click with, I...

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what comes next. It’s a pretty big subject when you live with a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis, especially because RA and its...

I had a conversation with one of my friends recently about RA. We were discussing chronic illnesses and the intricacies of their problems. This friend knows I have RA, but...

I have lived in the midwest my whole life, growing up in Illinois and attending college in Iowa. I am used to the saying, "If you don’t like the weather...

There are many different types of devices, both medical and non-medical, that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) find helpful in coping with this complex condition. We recently asked our forums...

Fatigue. It seems like we talk about fatigue all the time. Every month is a new article or post about fatigue. We’ve had it up to here with fatigue. We...

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the fall of 2016 at age 30, although in retrospect, I’d likely been dealing with the disease for most of my life...

Sharing your story when you have a chronic illness with people who have similar experiences is a wonderful experience — in the sense that you build community together. I recently...

Living the last 20-plus years with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I learned pretty quickly the social isolation that comes along with the diagnosis. I personally believe that we were never meant...

An article in the The New York Times caught my eye recently about the importance of accomplishing small tasks and goals in every day life: "Feeling Overwhelmed? Try Tallying Your...