You Know You Have RA When...There are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms you may experience every day that are not part of a doctor’s work-up. Here's what the...reactions16comments
Rosacea and RAI’ve been fighting an annoying rosacea flare since November last year. It’s sort of fun (and sardonic) to blame it on the...reactions4comments
Coping With a Difficult RecoveryAs someone who lives with chronic illness, I have come to expect the unexpected in many ways. Unfortunately, life still throws curveballs...reactions7comments
End of Semester Stress and RAWho would have thought: I'm sick again! And it's at the worst possible time for a graduate student: finals week. This serves...reactions1comment
How Much Do You Know about Rheumatoid Arthritis?As many of you already know, the month of May is dedicated to Arthritis Awareness Month. This year, in honor of awareness...reactionscomments
CINCOM Hand Massager Giveaway*The CINCOM Hand Massager Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This May, we are celebrating Arthritis Awareness Month with...reactions2comments
Why Is Having RA So Expensive?You probably wouldn't know this unless you have RA—and maybe even if you do have RA, you haven't thought about this—but having...reactions17comments
25 Summer Activities for Bad Pain DaysWith summer just around the corner, many of us are ready to enjoy more activity, BBQs, and days in the sun. It’s...reactions6comments
What I’ve Learned From the RA CommunityThe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community is diverse. It is full of people from all ages, genders, and geographic locations. The RA community...reactions1comment
Does My RA Doctor REALLY Hear Me?When we moved 4 years ago, one of the most difficult challenges was establishing a new relationship with a rheumatologist here. In...reactions13comments
Angela's Adventure: Traveling with RA"Travel brings power and love back into your life." -Rumi Hallo aus Köln, Deutschland! (Hello from Cologne, Germany) I'm writing this from...reactionscomments
The Viennese Quack, Pikachu, and Parenting with RAThere are two things I have found that solicit the most unwanted and inaccurate advice from others: rheumatoid arthritis and parenting. Whether...reactionscomments
Does it Hurt? And Other Questions that are Really Hard to Answer I recently was talking to a good friend of mine who lives with ulcerative colitis, and the conversation turned toward how hard...reactions5comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and College, a Guide to Academic AccommodationsIf you are a college student with rheumatoid arthritis, the following article is addressed towards meeting your needs in the classroom through...reactions1comment
Craniosacral Therapy for RA TreatmentI really like to try to treat my rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain through a holistic approach. Over the past 18+ years...reactions7comments
Community Views: Changing Perceptions of Rheumatoid ArthritisBefore a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis, many people have an incomplete picture of the disease. We were curious about how their perception...reactions4comments
I Am Not a WarriorI refuse to be a warrior in the war on RA. Every time I go to an arthritis-related event, they honor warriors...reactions24comments
Childhood Stress and Trauma: Can It Impact the Development of RA?This article was inspired by my current rheumatologist. She is my eighth rheumatologist, and I believe 8 is my lucky number. I...reactions67comments
New Improvements to ABLE AccountsMany people who receive federal benefits for disability have a challenge with being able to save due to asset restrictions. While you...reactions4comments
Chronic Inflammation, Dopamine, & MotivationA friend of mine posted an article on her Facebook page recently that I thought was interesting: "Chronic Inflammation Removes Motivation by Reducing...reactions28comments
