Injection Site Reactions: A Painful Downside!If you're taking an injectable medication for your RA, you're likely familiar with injection site redness and reactions — even if you have not had one. It's one of the... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
The Mental Part of Dealing With Flare-UpsFlare-ups. As I’ve written many times before, they are an unfortunate part of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness. We all go through them — whether you have... By Daniel Malito3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Something I Didn't Know My RA Needed Until...I've lived with joint pain for most of my life and have officially carried the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis for nearly 7 years now. I've explored a lot of different... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Decorating and Designing My Way Through Major Life Changes With RAI have gone through a series of major life events since October of last year. In October, I returned back to the workforce full-time after rheumatoid arthritis (RA) had left... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Community Forums Roundup: Dealing With RA Pain in All Its FormsHere 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 Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
E-Biking My Way to RA ExerciseFor my 30th birthday a few years ago, my husband surprised me with a big, big, big surprise gift. He knew I wanted a way to exercise and be outside... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Pain of RA is Not Just an AcheThe pain of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is real and it’s debilitating. That much is evident to anyone who lives with the illness. Unfortunately, when people hear the word "arthritis," they... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
RA, Perfectionism, and ProductivityI am a perfectionist. I place an immense amount of pressure on myself to complete any given task. It can be at work, at school, or a regular household chore... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments42 comments
My Experience With Recurrent Stress ReactionsI’ve lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms since childhood, and an official diagnosis/treatment plan since late 2016; and still, to this day, I find myself learning things about the disease... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hard Truths of Chronically CaregivingThere are many special individuals out there filled with compassion and selflessness that make this sometimes overwhelming and isolating world a little less overwhelming and isolating. This group includes both... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Journey From JIA to Pulmonary HypertensionEditor's Note: This article was written by Emily Wahl and was originally published on our new Health Union community, CardiovascularDisease.net. To check out the new community, click the blue button... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Relationships and the Unpredictability of RAOne of the most difficult parts of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness is the unpredictability. It is, in my humble opinion, the greatest obstacle to a so-called "normal life"... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Time is Valuable: Or, How to Talk About Being ImmunocompromisedNow more than ever, my time is both limited and valuable. Sometimes, though, my time — because I have RA — clashes with normal conceptions of time in our society... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
RA Pain: Ice Versus HeatFor as long as I can remember, I've found that non-medicinal methods of managing my RA have been just as important as the medication I take (currently Remicade). I've used... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Emotional Support Animals and RAI am the proud kitty mom to my emotional support animal (ESA), Hamlin. Living with a chronic medical condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has impacted my overall mental health. The... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Arthritis Awareness Month 2024 GiveawayUPDATE: The Arthritis Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, we're honoring our wonderful community during... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Community Perspectives: Strange and Unexplained SymptomsRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex condition with many different signs and symptoms. Sometimes, the experience of a new or unexpected RA symptom can be scary, confusing, or upsetting. Some... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Tips for Managing Bad Days as a ParentThere is a little bit of difficulty when tackling a topic such as managing bad days when you are a parent. Because in all reality, at the end of the... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 laterReactions0reactionsComments9 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments