Stress and RA Don’t Play Well TogetherHey, are you feeling stressed? Is life stressful? Is it the good kind of stress or the bad kind of stress? Does...reactions6comments
Skin Infections and RA: A Rather Gross StoryMany community advocates on our site have discussed a variety of complications that come from having RA. From heart problems to high...reactions11comments
Learning lessons from the good timesEven though experiencing “good times” with RA may seem out of reach, I have found that when those good times happen, it...reactions3comments
The Need to Improve Transportation AccessibilitySince I don’t drive and use a motorized wheelchair for mobility because of my rheumatoid arthritis, accessible transportation options are essential for...reactions10comments
How RA Changed My Expectations of ParenthoodBefore I was a mother, I dreamed about all of the things that I would do with my children. From thoughts of...reactions6comments
Diving into the History of RA: Part 1The cause and history of RA are widely unknown. Researchers believe RA may be due to a combination of genetic predisposition and...reactions26comments
My Experience with COVID-19After over two and half years of the pandemic, I finally caught the virus. I tested positive after attending an in-person event...reactions1comment
Invisible Illness: A Name Coined by Someone Who Didn't Have RA“Invisible illness.” There’s been a lot of talk about this increasingly inaccurate phrase lately. Many of our community members tell stories about...reactions10comments
The Distractions of RA Brain FogAs we continue to deal with direness of our present condition, I've noticed that the brain fog I've written about in the...reactions32comments
Restarting Humira During Covid-19My fingers on both hands have begun to swell, throb, and ache again, and I can feel them stiffening into a curled...reactions11comments
The Journey of Trusting YourselfToday I realized something that has become a valuable lesson… again. I realized that I’m very good at determining how much I...reactions11comments
Oh Kneecap!When I had my knees replaced as a teenager (almost 30 years ago) due to my juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, my surgeon worked...reactions12comments
I Wish Prednisone Didn't Have Positive Effects on My RAAlong with rheumatoid arthritis, I live with another autoimmune condition called Crohn's disease. Luckily, the same systemic biologic I was prescribed for...reactions4comments
What the Fatigue?!If I am not writing about napping, I am writing about fatigue. If you’ve read some of my other articles, you will...reactions90comments
Coping with UncertaintyLife certainly holds a lot of surprises (global pandemic, anyone?), but I think it creates even more surprises for people with rheumatoid...reactions9comments
Self-assessment Tools and RAFinding a good rheumatologist can be a challenge. Getting an appointment with a good rheumatologist can sometimes be even harder. Once you...reactions8comments
In America: What's That?The In America survey is now closed. As an autoimmune condition, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is filled with unpredictability. For some, the intensity...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Popular Forum Conversations: June 2022The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum...reactionscomments
RA, Shoe Envy, and Mini SkirtsThe other day I was walking down the street and saw a woman with great knees. I know, knees, really? But I...reactions6comments
