RA Holiday Survival GuideThe holidays. There is nary a more stressful time when it comes to dealing with people and as much as I love "people," I also say, "Ugh, have you met... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Power of Our Words to Help Heal Our Rheumatoid Arthritis and Overall HealthI ran across an old article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) titled the “Effects of Writing About Stressful Experiences on Symptom Reduction in Patients with Asthma or... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Does RA Run in Families?Editor's note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that vitamin D supplementation increases a person's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research shows that vitamin D has many... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Dealing with RA Grief!There's a lot of grief in having rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We know the pain that RA causes (achy joints, low-grade fevers, tons of co-morbidities, etc.), but what are the elements... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
"Just Joint Pain?" Think Again: Results From Our 9th RA In America SurveyOne of the most frustrating aspects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the lack of awareness and constant misinformation. RA is often dismissed by the general public as solely a joint... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Sudden Eye IssuesAfter my diagnosis with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now juvenile idiopathic arthritis) as a child, I have made regular visits to the ophthalmologist to get my eyes checked. At the time... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Medical Insurance - How to Deal with and Stick It OutInsurance. It’s a necessary evil when living with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness and many of us spend an inordinate amount of time doing so. Prior approvals, EOBs, authorizations, co-pays... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Popular Forum Topics – November 2021The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum discussions we think deserve extra attention. Explore the... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Consideration WantedI’ve written a few articles about the lovely compassion of people in the face of my disability and I have another one for you! This summer 2021, I returned to... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
RA and the RestroomWhile I live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I also manage Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. In fact, for many years, my RA symptoms were overshadowed by... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Humira vs. COVID-19My rheumatologist put me back on Humira for the third time a while ago and I still haven't started it. I know, it's bad that I'm not being compliant with... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Sleep Issues, Again...Sleep and I have a complicated history. I’ve never been the type of person who hits the pillow, closes her eyes, and starts snoring. Growing up with JRA, I would... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Unpredictable, That's What You AreWho sang along with me to the tune of Nat King Cole’s "Unforgettable"? It’s hard not to sing along because otherwise, we might cry. While you never get used to... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Potential of an RA VaccineResearchers at the University of Toledo recently reported the potential of creating a vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis by discovering a molecule that suppresses the disease in animals. The findings are... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Sex and Self-Pleasure for Pain ManagementSomething I wish I'd learned a long time ago was that an orgasm could temporarily reduce the pain I was struggling with from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It's bold and, to... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Nightshade-Free Beef StewFall is upon us and I am really excited to share this recipe with you. It offers a simple way to swap out nightshade veggies. I really started to monitor... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Art and Self-Expression at an Intersection with RAI have been diagnosed with RA officially for 3 years as of the first week of this past October. It's been a tortuous 3 years between my condition getting worse... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How I ReadBooks hold a special place in my heart. My parents instilled a love of books in me very early in my life. I loved going to the library, taking a... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Functional Medicine and Rheumatoid ArthritisAccording to The Institute for Functional Medicine, functional medicine "determines how or why an illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual." Now... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
What to Do when the Winter HurtsI run warm. I have always run warm. If I lived alone, my thermostat would be kept around 68 degrees, and I’d wear short sleeves but have a thin blanket... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments