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...reactions9comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions2comments
How I ReadBooks hold a special place in my heart. My parents instilled a love of books in me very early in my life...reactions10comments
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...reactions25comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions21comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions9comments
Managing??When people ask how I am, I often say, "I’m managing." Acquaintances will say, "Great," and move along. Friends will say, "Managing...reactions4comments
