Tips for Opening All Kinds of Doors with RAUnlocking doors, using keys, and twisting handles can be difficult when you have rheumatoid arthritis pain in your hands. Occupational therapist and our RheumatoidArthritis.net patient advocate Cheryl Crow is here... By Cheryl Crow1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My 20th RAnniversaryIn September 2000, my life changed. I was 22 years old and was in what was supposed to be my last semester of college. While I should have been exploring... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Could a JAK Inhibitor Be Right for Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have changed the landscape of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment and improved the quality of life for many people living with the condition. However, only about 30... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rheumatic Conditions Quiz: Test Your KnowledgeWhat is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack a person’s joints, muscles, bones, and organs. There... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
To My RA, Thank You!!!The uninvited house guest. I have for years compared my arthritis to an uninvited houseguest that just won’t leave. I never invited RA to come into my life. Honestly, even... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Caring for Our Emotional Well-Being & Mental HealthPracticing self-care looks different for each of us. For some, self-care means looking after our physical well-being. For others, it also means taking action to better our mental or emotional... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Was That?I went to sit down in my SUV on July 24, 2020, and my right hip yelled at me! I had to change positions and readjust my seat belt to... By Mary Sophia Hawks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
RA Nodules: Knot a Big Deal?Before my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) in 2000, I’d been repeatedly misdiagnosed for years. Doctors told me I had strains, sprains, tendonitis, and Reiter’s syndrome before I was... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of RheumatoidArthritis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
New Insights on FatigueThe struggle with fatigue and rheumatoid arthritis is persistent and well documented. Treating it, however, is very much lacking. The general practice has been to say that well-managed RA (also... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Chemicals that Contribute to Inflammation in Rheumatoid ArthritisOnce I discovered that inflammation was the root of all evil within the rheumatoid arthritis world, I decided that for my own health and the health of my family, I... By Leanne Donaldson6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Life with RA: Interview with WrenThe Editorial Team at RheumatoidArthritis.net had the opportunity to interview Wren, a contributor for our online community since 2015. In this brief interview, Wren opens up about her frustrations with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Treating RA-Related Ankle TendonitisI’ve had ankle pain for years. Perhaps I should have taken specific action about it sooner, but if you have severe rheumatoid arthritis in every bone of your body, it... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Dear Friends, Family, & Co-Workers: I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)This article is for my dear friends, family, and co-workers. I wanted to let you know that I have a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). If you're reading this, I... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments72 comments
How Fallible Are We? RA and Life Expectancy/MortalityNo doubt, discussing our increased fallibility due to RA is at best, challenging and, at worst, overwhelming. I think we tend to push this to the back of our minds, deep... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Opt OutsideI took a few moments to break the home order to sit on my front steps and breathe in the fresh air. Thankfully, I am forced to enjoy nature multiple... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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 fortunate enough to be on a treatment that... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments76 comments
Spoonie StrongWhether you are new to your rheumatoid arthritis journey or a veteran you may have heard the term “spoonie” thrown around. Many people with chronic illnesses call themselves “spoonies”. If... By Monica Y. Sengupta4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
The RA, Vitamin, Mineral, and Food Connection - Part 4This article concludes a 4-part series entitled, "The RA, Vitamin, Mineral, and Food Connection.” If you have not done so, I highly encourage you to read, “The RA, Vitamin, Mineral... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Dog Has It RightMy eldest dog, Affie, is a Coton de Tulear. Cotons are similar to Bichon Frises except their fur feels more like cotton (hence the name!). Cotons and Bichons are small... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments