The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and ShinglesThe two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making RA More Visible: Arthritis Awareness Month 2022May marks Arthritis Awareness Month! As an "invisible condition," rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can often be misunderstood, especially by those who do not have RA. As a result, this year's theme... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
OXO Good Grips Container $100 Gift Card GiveawayThe OXO Good Grips Container $100 Gift Card Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This May, we are celebrating Arthritis Awareness Month with the theme "Making RA... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Re-assessing My TriggersAfter 10+ years with RA, I think I have a pretty good handle on my symptom triggers. You know, the things that wake the rheum beast from its already turbulent... By Monica Y. SenguptaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
RA and My Work from Home SetupLong before the pandemic, I worked a remote-based job. Although my company had an office about 45 minutes from my home, not all employees worked from that physical location. When... By Amanda OsowskiBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Evusheld Feels like Winning the Immunocompromised LotteryIt feels like I recently won the lottery. No, not the lottery with money involved, but the lottery to receive a dose of Evusheld. This therapy provides me hope that... By Lisa EmrichBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
RA and Talking to Loved OnesThe holidays are over for most of us and I’m guessing there are a few people out there who are glad for one particular reason. You can be back in... By Kat EltonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Is My Biologic Working?I use a biologic agent that costs about $15,000 every four months to administer. I have used it for 7 years and I have generally been pleased, but despite evidence... By L rick PhillipsBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments36 comments
7 Myths About ShinglesShingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of getting it. Here are 7 common myths about... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Career Planning with RAAs a child growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, I had the experience (good fortune?) of knowing that I would need to find a career that I could do with... By Kelly MackBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Sponsored: Living with RA: A Podcast Interview with Lisa EmrichListen below to an interview with Lisa Emrich, contributor and moderator on RheumatoidArthritis.net, as she speaks to Living With podcast host Emily Downward. Lisa shares helpful tips on advocating for...
My (Accidental) RA DietThere is a lot of speculation and contradictory theories that exist about if, how, or why diet can affect RA and inflammation. Many people seemingly try to push the latest... By Angela LundbergBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
RA and Covid-Friendly ActivitiesI want to start by saying that "COVID-friendly activities" may be defined differently by every reader. To maintain an ultra-cautious approach, I am describing these as activities I can do... By Amanda OsowskiBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Milestones, Chronic Disease, and ReassessmentI turned sixty years old on April 2, 2022. Somehow it does not seem possible. Although many days I feel much older due to my rheumatoid arthritis, there’s something about... By Mary Sophia HawksBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Being Immunocompromised in a Non-Immunocompromised WorldTo be clear: people who aren’t immunocompromised have a lot to say about people who are immunocompromised. And a lot of times, we aren’t even taken into consideration in the... By David AdventBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Preparing for Total Knee Replacement SurgeryIf you’ve been following my story, you know that I finally decided to have total knee replacement surgery after years of struggling with pain and disability. Actually, I would end... By Lisa EmrichBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real PainPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN.1 PHN causes severe pain that can last... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding My New Rheumatologist Part 2I previously wrote about my rheumatologist retiring and how I was now tasked with finding a new rheumatologist by the end of May 2022. I developed criteria and searched the... By L rick PhillipsBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Returning to YogaI practiced yoga on and off for about 10 years before stopping due to my knee replacement infection, treatment, knee replacement (also called a knee revision), and difficult recovery. I... By Kelly MackBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments