My 20th RAnniversaryIn September 2000, my life changed. I was 22 years old and was in what was supposed to be my last semester...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions22comments
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...reactions47comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions24comments
Dear Friends, Family, and Coworkers: 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...reactions129comments
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...reactions13comments
Opt OutsideI took a few moments to break the home order to sit on my front steps and breathe in the fresh air...reactions8comments
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...reactions76comments
Spoonie StrongWhether you are new to your rheumatoid arthritis journey or a veteran you may have heard the term “spoonie” thrown around. Many...reactions22comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
What You Don't SeeThis spring, I noticed a “what you don’t see – chronic illness version” tag on social media. People re-shared a selfie and...reactions16comments
Which Mask Am I Wearing Today?You might be thinking I am referring to the masks so many of us are using to combat COVID-19. That is not the...reactions1comment
