The Telltale Chronic Illness - Is My Time Running Out?I’m running out of time. Or, at least, that’s what it always feels like. Having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness, in general, is always feeling like you are racing... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
What Would Inclusion Look Like?For me, it’s so easy to focus on how much inaccessibility still exists throughout the world and in my community that I lose sight of what inclusion would actually look... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Relief, Anger, Grief - Emotions and RAMy feelings about living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) unfolded over a fairly long time. I have struggled with RA symptoms since childhood. I’ve shared before that my RA symptoms began... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Switching Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication: A Guide to Help Others Understand What That Means & How They Can HelpIn July 2021, I had to do something that is unfortunately very familiar to me. I had to say goodbye to a medication, Rinvoq, that I used to treat my... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Colder Weather and the Return of Creaky JointsI know it might be odd to talk about cold weather while I'm living in Florida, but there's a fall chill in the air lately. For us, that's down in... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
When the Limitation of Rheumatoid Arthritis Becomes StrengthLiving with rheumatoid arthritis is humbling. Walking through the world, we are reminded of our limitations, especially if we look around and start comparing what we see in the mirror... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
RA and Intimacy: Communicating with Your PartnerI recently wrote an article about rheumatoid arthritis and intimacy, and I received so much feedback from community members on the importance of this conversation. I know that it may... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Popular Forum Topics - October 2021The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. To that end, each month we are sharing 5 forum discussions we think deserve extra... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The High Price of Living with RA"Americans should not have to live in fear that they will go bankrupt if they get sick." -- Bernie Sanders In June I was interviewed for an article for Marie... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
There Is a Season….for RA ChangesAs each season winds down, I find myself considering where I am at in my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey. It is a great time to take stock and contemplate what... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
COVID Vaccination Antibodies With RAIn mid-August, another milestone of the COVID-19 pandemic was announced to the public concerning the approval of a third COVID vaccine booster. New research concluded protection from the first and... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Minimizing StressFor me, fatigue is one of the most difficult things about rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It isn’t a symptom, it isn’t a side effect, it doesn’t have a treatment and there... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Managing??When people ask how I am, I often say, "I’m managing." Acquaintances will say, "Great," and move along. Friends will say, "Managing well or just barely?" These are the golden... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Guest Post: Visible Courage - What This Year’s Theme for Invisible Disabilities Week Means to MeInvisible Disabilities Week is recognized every year during the third week of October. In recognition of this year's Invisible Disabilities Week held from October 17-23, RheumatoidArthritis.net presents a guest post... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Jerk Inside - Being an Annoying PatientThe reluctantly annoying patient. We all know them – they live inside us and only begrudgingly make an appearance when all other avenues have been exhausted. It recently happened to... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Osteoporosis Woes with Rheumatoid Arthritis and My New MantraA few months ago, my ability to put my head in the sand about my osteoporosis came to a grinding halt. I fell and broke my hip in a classic... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Changing Jobs for My RAA little more than 5 years ago, I changed jobs with the hope that it would be my last full-time position (fingers crossed — change happens unexpectedly). I moved to... By Kelly Mack5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Everything's AlrightThis morning while walking, an acquaintance and I stopped to talk. How often have we said, "Everything is alright" when we are suffering from difficulties of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? I... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Case of the Disappearing Health ProfessionalIn recent years, I’ve experienced it — disappearing health professionals. One minute they are all in: "Yes, we got this. We know you have additional challenges, but we are in... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
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