What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be ShinglesEditor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes...reactionscomments
My Journey into a New Career Path with RAI was diagnosed with RA shortly after graduating as an occupational therapist. I was in my 20s, and the diagnosis dramatically altered...reactions24comments
It's Okay to Ask for HelpIf you have read any of my previous articles, you know one of my faults is pride. I am a very independent...reactions18comments
Cooking and Baking: A Surprising RA IntersectionRecently, I've been taking time for myself away from family, friends, and other opportunities. I've found myself feeling overworked and overwhelmed, so...reactions7comments
Happy Anniversary: 25 Years of Pain, Grief, and Hope“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” -Khalil Gibran July 11, 2022 marked...reactions20comments
It's Not You, It's Me - Cancelling Plans and RAIt’s not you, it’s me. We’ve all heard that before – usually when breaking up with someone or being broken up with...reactions6comments
That Pivotal Moment with RAWhen I was first diagnosed with RA, I recall my thoughts largely being centered on what aspects of my life would now...reactions3comments
What Is the Social Health Network?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Where Is the Problem?In recent years I’ve had more problems with reduced neck and shoulder mobility and increased pain. I went for some sessions of...reactions10comments
Returning to YogaI practiced yoga on and off for about 10 years before stopping due to my knee replacement infection, treatment, knee replacement (also...reactions9comments
Waking Up is Hard to DoOpen eyes? Check. Stare at the ceiling for five minutes? Check. Make sure pets are still alive? Triple check. Consider everything I...reactions86comments
Skin Issues Associated with RAAbout the time I first ventured into a rheumatology clinic after being referred by my general practitioner, I had been battling a...reactions13comments
In Praise of Physical Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis For the past year, my right ankle has been listing, like a boat that is slowly sinking. And lately, I’ve noticed that...reactions2comments
New Year, New BillsJanuary 1st is usually a date that's welcome and met with hope and enthusiasm, a chance for people to meet goals and...reactions2comments
Painful Knee Osteoarthritis: It's Time to Repeat Hyaluronic Acid InjectionsI remember the occasion very clearly when osteoarthritis made itself known beyond a reasonable doubt. In 2010, I decided to paint my...reactions6comments
Did I Have Enough Surgery?Most people don’t worry about having enough surgeries. But I have reached the point of four decades of accumulative, aggressive joint damage...reactions10comments
Preparing For Surgery - A GuideSurgery. For many of us with rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic illnesses, surgery is as much a part of life as fatigue...reactions2comments
Exercising My Arthritic Hands with Sticker ArtA study in Arthritis Care and Research looked at and monitored the hand grip strength of individuals in the early stages of...reactions24comments
New Perspectives on Nutrition for RAA new article in Rheumatology Advisor highlights recent findings on nutrition for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). “Role of Nutrition in Protecting...reactions6comments
Massage, Exercise, Heat Pads, and Electrical Stimulation – Just Another Day at the Physical TherapistIn the recent RA in America poll reported on this website, 41% of respondents indicated that they had partaken in physical therapy...reactionscomments
