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Being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can take years. Many people report their early symptoms were dismissed by doctors or they were misdiagnosed. This delays treatment...

I recently got a full-time job as an Assistant Director with an office of research down in Florida. This was such a great opportunity, and I’m incredibly excited to begin...

In my last article, I described some of the helpful physical accommodations I use at school. In this article, I will detail the technological assistance accommodations I use for class!...

Sleep should be a time for the body to heal. Yet, poor sleep is linked to greater pain sensitivity. Unfortunately, people living with rheumatoid arthritis face this theft of sleep...

It never ceases to amaze me, even after nearly 25 years since my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, how circuitous the RA journey remains. Just when I think I have a...

I’ve written about my experiences with brain fog multiple times. You know, the fuzzy feeling, the memory loss, and the brain fatigue? Brain fog is that annoying third wheel companion...

Joint pain, swelling, redness, and stiffness have plagued me for a long time. From high SED rates to waking up during the night screaming in pain as a child, I’ve...

Well, it's here: part 2 of the hotly (yeah, right) anticipated guide to what to expect when you are expecting RA. In part 1, we covered some of the mental...

Adaptability as an idea is very interesting to me. It constantly amazes me how easily animals adapt to new surroundings (as soon as two days, really). People always say that...

It seems like with my rheumatoid arthritis that one little thing going wrong can cause a cascade of negative consequences. It’s like setting up a trail of dominoes: knock one...

Rheumatoid Arthritis C/O Rick Phillips 1 T-Cell Boulevard My Body, Indiana Hello RA. How are things going? I hope you are having a lovely time. I mean, someone should be.  I...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease that affects more than joints within the body. It can affect connective tissue and internal organs, such as the heart, lungs, liver, or...

If you were recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I wouldn’t be surprised if you were scared, mad, frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed - sometimes all in the space of ten minutes...

In a post-COVID19 world, it is easier than ever to find yourself sinking into the abyss of depression. Loneliness and isolation are at an all-time high while many of our...

Living with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis calls for constant learning. There is much to know about these complex illnesses, varying treatment options, and ways to improve quality of life. People...

While some appointments can be done virtually using telemedicine, there are still many visits that need to be done in person. If you need to attend an in-person visit, planning...

The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in many forms with widespread and serious effects on...

Perhaps one of the most frustrating things about having rheumatoid arthritis is the cyclical relationship between RA and weight. I’m not sure what other advocates and community members have experienced...

I never remember a time when walking was easy. Yes, I remember when it was easier, but never easy. Being diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at age two, I also...

Or, pick your poison. Rheumatoid arthritis is a fun disease. It wreaks havoc on every part of our bodies. It provides a full access pass to the carnival of inflammation...