Extreme Heat Waves, Going to the Beach, and PlaquenilIt's summer. Of course, Florida is hot during this time of the year, but this past week was one of the hottest...reactions6comments
Antidepressants and RAI don't mind admitting that I have trouble with my mental health. I have struggled with clinical depression and bipolar II for...reactions2comments
Why Don’t I Give Myself a Break?“No one is harder on you than you are,” said my husband Richard recently, and I had to agree! In this case...reactions18comments
Is RA Hereditary?Editor's note: This article was first published in May 2015. Since then, more research has been conducted to understand the role of...reactions8comments
Battling the Summer Heat With RAThe dog days of summer are upon us. The heat and humidity that come along with these sweltering days can be difficult...reactions12comments
Your Unexpected RA “Surprises”We recently posted an article written by one of our community experts centered around her experience with RA, and how she has...reactions22comments
10 Common RA SymptomsNearly 1,000 people participated in the 2013 Rheumatoid Arthritis in America survey telling us about their initial RA symptoms as well as...reactions6comments
Where It Doesn’t HurtIn recent months I’ve been meditating, and this practice has helped me shift my brain’s focus from the pain in my body...reactions8comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis = Reality AdjustmentI remember the day I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, in May 2004, like it was yesterday. Memories of all the lab...reactions15comments
How Rain Brings on the PainMany people with rheumatoid arthritis feel their pain increase when its rainy, damp, or cold. In fact, a majority (75 percent) of...reactions20comments
Pillow PlacementDisclaimer: I still wake up frequently and commonly experience pain and stiffness in the morning. The pillow placements I talk about below...reactions15comments
Advocating for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Being a Voice in Court The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines being an advocate as, “one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group.” The day...reactions18comments
The Irony in Managing RASometimes, the suggestions for managing my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms feel ironic. My joints are screaming in pain and I don’t want to...reactions11comments
RheumatoidArthritis.net Paraffin Wax Kit Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Paraffin Wax Kit Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactions2comments
What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their...reactions4comments
Stronger Hands: Keeping Your Small Joints StableKeeping my strength up is one of the biggest uphill battles of my life. This is also the case when it comes...reactions9comments
Insurance SurprisesWhen living with chronic illness, health insurance is vital. There’s absolutely no way many of us could pay for treatment and care...reactions10comments
RA Relationships and the Big ContradictionWhen you have a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis, especially for many years, there’s a unique contradiction that occurs. Interestingly, the longer...reactions12comments
Don’t Neglect Mental HealthFindings from a recent study indicate that rheumatoid arthritis causes mood disorders. While mood shifts come as no surprise because we are...reactions7comments
Still Slogging AlongTold you I’d be back! I recently wrote about fatigue, one of several rheumatoid disease (arthritis) symptoms. It runs with joint pain...reactions25comments
