RA Loo ManeuversOK, this is something we’ve really got to talk about. Yes, it’s a bit awkward; it’s the kind of thing we usually...reactions43comments
Complications of Getting DressedOne of the things people without rheumatoid arthritis may be surprised by is that getting dressed with RA can be complicated! I...reactions29comments
We All Have that Friend......The one who tells the whole gruesome story of how they twisted their thumb or sigh dramatically when they trip on the...reactions31comments
I Spent Most of My 20s AsleepI was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when I was 20. I recently turned 28. Do you know what this means? I spent...reactions34comments
The Pain of RALately I’ve seen a lot of people talking about the pain of RA. How it’s unrelenting, unforgiving, and seemingly without end. I get it...reactions62comments
Embrace the NapLet’s look back a little, to when we were kids; back when we had to take naps at least once a day...reactions36comments
Our Culture Makes No Space for PainI am grieving the recent death of my sister, and have been initiated to a world of emotional pain I’d previously only...reactions26comments
The Persistence of PainPeople with rheumatoid arthritis are very familiar with pain. In fact, we’re a little too familiar with it! Even if we are...reactions137comments
The Pitfalls of Seronegative RAAs many as a third of people with rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) are diagnosed with what is called seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. This...reactions58comments
Managing Ankle Tendonitis With Rheumatoid ArthritisI’ve had ankle pain for years. Perhaps I should have taken specific action about it sooner, but if you have severe rheumatoid...reactions26comments
Digit DistressIt all happened in slow motion. The ceramic bowl bounced off the drying rack, off the counter, and swan dove right into...reactions64comments
RA and Comorbidities: A New Rare DiagnosisIn all of my 11 years writing for RheumatoidArthritis.net, I never imagined I would write an article like this one. It's a...reactions66comments
Tools to Support Knee Surgery Recovery When Complicated by RAI recently shared that I took a small fall last September which caused the tearing of the ligaments and muscles surrounding my...reactions7comments
When It Comes to Our Health, We Deserve BetterI came across something interesting the other day. Dave Ramsey, a Christian writer and finance guru, has this catchphrase: "Better than I...reactions2comments
In Sickness and In Health: Three Ways My Marriage Survived RAThe phrase “in sickness and in health” is a common commitment made during a marriage ceremony in many religions and cultures. Everyone...reactions4comments
Breaking the Stigma: Chronic Illness and Its Impact on Mental HealthI have spent years navigating the world of chronic illness, specifically Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). What I didn’t realize early on was how...reactions14comments
Exploring the "T2T" Goal of RA TreatmentIn these days of 2025, the “goal” of rheumatoid arthritis treatment is to treat to target.The following excerpt is from the arthritis.org...reactionscomments
How to Talk About RA With KidsIt is a remarkable (and stressful) responsibility to shape young minds' understanding. As a mother, I don’t take this job lightly as...reactions4comments
Asking for Help Is a SkillFor those of us with RA, asking for help is not as easy as you'd think. Many of us are "type A"...reactions7comments
My RA Hands: Shades of Pink, Purple, Red, White, and BlueAbout 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with Raynaud’s syndrome secondary to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). My hands can get really cold and...reactions53comments
