My Journey into a New Career Path with RAI was diagnosed with RA shortly after graduating as an occupational therapist. I was in my 20s, and the diagnosis dramatically altered...reactions24comments
It's Okay to Ask for HelpIf you have read any of my previous articles, you know one of my faults is pride. I am a very independent...reactions18comments
Cooking and Baking: A Surprising RA IntersectionRecently, I've been taking time for myself away from family, friends, and other opportunities. I've found myself feeling overworked and overwhelmed, so...reactions7comments
Happy Anniversary: 25 Years of Pain, Grief, and Hope“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” -Khalil Gibran July 11, 2022 marked...reactions20comments
It's Not You, It's Me - Cancelling Plans and RAIt’s not you, it’s me. We’ve all heard that before – usually when breaking up with someone or being broken up with...reactions6comments
That Pivotal Moment with RAWhen I was first diagnosed with RA, I recall my thoughts largely being centered on what aspects of my life would now...reactions3comments
What Is the Social Health Network?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Where Is the Problem?In recent years I’ve had more problems with reduced neck and shoulder mobility and increased pain. I went for some sessions of...reactions10comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Wins and a Season of HopeI’m here today, my friends, to offer hope. Somehow the RA gods have seen fit to bless me with a brief symptom...reactions21comments
The Three Parts of Chronic Illness FatigueFatigue. We've all experienced it; in fact, it's one of the hardest parts to deal with when you are living with RA...reactionscomments
Body Exhaustion: A Pain in the Tail!I had a recent painful experience that I'm sure other individuals have also experienced--I'd like to corroborate this experience with my own...reactions26comments
Meeting My New RheumatologistIn 2021, my rheumatologist, Dr. N, told me he was about to retire. Oh, I knew it was coming, but it was...reactions13comments
When Do You Throw in the Treatment Towel?At the start of my RA journey, I was unaware of how many different types of treatments were available to treat the...reactions23comments
Questions That Linger after Half a Century of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: When to Seek HelpI've now lived with the juvenile form of rheumatoid arthritis for over 50 years. I wish all that time meant that I...reactions6comments
How to Build Your Own RampI’ve always been a fan of ramps. When I was younger and could walk more, I liked them for being easier for...reactions5comments
Conversation of the WeekWe're continuing an initiative designed to connect you with our RA health leaders! Resuming in June 2023, each week a different RA...reactions5comments
Accessible RA ClothesOne aspect you might not hear discussed a lot when you have RA is how inaccessible clothes can be, especially when you...reactions16comments
The Mask We Wear with RAI was looking through some old photos the other day of me from childhood. I was posed very proudly in an all-plastic...reactions40comments
Voting with Rheumatoid ArthritisVoting is a fundamental American right, but it has special meaning for people with disabilities or health conditions. Until federal laws like...reactionscomments
Music Makes the Medicine Go DownWhen I was a kid growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now called juvenile idiopathic arthritis), I spent a lot of time...reactions2comments
