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
The Right Things to Say to Someone with RAWe’ve all been in those situations where someone shares with us that they have cancer, are in need of surgery, or have...reactions5comments
What to Expect at Your First Rheumatologist AppointmentIf you have recently been referred to a rheumatologist, or if you have been reading up on rheumatoid arthritis and it seems...reactions7comments
Would You Rather Be Sick or in Pain?Every two weeks, I gather the cardboard box from the refrigerator, pull back the lid and read the warning printed on the...reactions22comments
My Joint Pain Wasn't From 'Too Much Screen Time'Before I was even diagnosed with RA, I was experiencing some joint pain in my wrist; not just a dull ache but...reactions5comments
Cleaning Up Your Body with RA: Tips to Help You Get StartedI have decided that it is time for me to consider a little bit of “spring cleaning” for my body. I wanted...reactions6comments
When an Injury Leads to an Injury Which Leads to BursitisI recently shared an article about my emergency spinal surgery last fall and how the required adaptations following that procedure required me...reactions3comments
RA and the Shame of COVIDWell, it finally happened. Despite all precautions taken and warnings observed, I am now unclean! That's right, just shy of 4 years...reactions9comments
