Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fatigue, and GuiltToday, I woke up at 10:45 am. Then I woke up again at 11:20 am. Then I also woke up again at 12:15 pm. Yeah, I slept so long I... By Daniel MalitoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Thinking Temporally with Rheumatoid ArthritisTime is a construct. It is malleable and flexible and at the same time, very exacting and rigid. That’s been made ever more clear by having rheumatoid arthritis because, as... By David AdventBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of ShinglesWe asked our community of patient leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Decluttering the Emotions of RAWe all know that along with the physical demands that come with a chronic disease, there are mental/emotional demands as well. I believe that there is a need to declutter... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Pain Is Part of the Road"We live in a culture that only wants to talk about what's going well. Anything that's not going well is positioned as a detour from the main road. The truth... By Angela LundbergBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Blaming the BodyDuring a recent yoga class, the teacher asked us to thank our body and all its parts for what it had helped us do in class and throughout the day... By Kelly MackBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Humira Denial: Continuing Insurance WoesI received a particularly nasty letter in the mail earlier this month from my insurance company that spelled particularly disastrous news. It stated that based on my current plan guidelines... By David AdventBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will be affected by this common... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Your Doctor Doesn’t Believe YouHave you ever had the experience of telling your doctor about a symptom or side effect and feeling ignored, challenged, or not believed? I have a feeling that if I... By Kat EltonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Ask Me Anything Event with RA Patient LeadersAmanda is familiar with managing multiple chronic conditions, as she also has inflammatory bowel disease. Amanda understands how RA can impact parenthood and she is also an expert in managing... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Another Diagnosis? Really?We are all aware that rheumatoid arthritis can bring along ”friends” such as Sjogren’s, fibromyalgia, diabetes, etc. However, we sometimes forget that rheumatoid arthritis affects our entire body, including our... By Mary Sophia HawksBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Pandemic Lifestyle Changes Have Benefited My RAThere are certain tasks in life, things I both love to do and despise, that are compounded by challenges and changes because I live with rheumatoid arthritis. Shopping has always... By Amanda OsowskiBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Making the Most of Your RA Telemedicine AppointmentsUndoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of healthcare as we know it. In the infancy of the pandemic, clinics and doctors’ offices were left to figure out a... By Janeil WhitworthBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune SystemPatient Leader Jacqueline Harmon shared her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious health conditions. By now, I assume nearly everyone with a TV has seen those commercials with... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Comfort in Music"You told me once I have a rebel heart...I don't know if that's true" -First Aid Kit As I've written in a previous article, I've always felt a deep connection... By Angela LundbergBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Unusual Symptoms of RAPainfully red, swollen joints are the most apparent annoyance when living with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. However, did you know many unusual symptoms can be connected to RA? These symptoms may... By Janeil WhitworthBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments47 comments
Mobility Instability: Balance and RAThanks to the volatility of RA joints, balance issues are a sad reality of the disease. It only makes sense that if our joints are swollen, painful, and/or compromised in... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and ShinglesThe two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making RA More Visible: Arthritis Awareness Month 2022May marks Arthritis Awareness Month! As an "invisible condition," rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can often be misunderstood, especially by those who do not have RA. As a result, this year's theme... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
OXO Good Grips Container $100 Gift Card GiveawayThe OXO Good Grips Container $100 Gift Card Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This May, we are celebrating Arthritis Awareness Month with the theme "Making RA... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
