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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...

The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...

It often feels like there aren't any specific words to describe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) fatigue and how it makes us feel. Fatigue is one of the hardest symptoms to cope...

Despite the challenges COVID-19 presents us with, and they are daunting and life-threatening, as survivors of an autoimmune disease we are positioned to handle it successfully. I know that may sound...

Our allergy season in Florida started early—maybe a month ago. And it’s been the worst I’ve experienced so far. Coughing, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, all with mountains of yellow...

Our world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

There are so many things in life that I feel like I’ve lost control over because of rheumatoid arthritis. There are so many aspects of life that I feel like...

As I sit on my couch, quarantined in my home, I have many thoughts racing through my mind... COVID-19 has hit my home state with a vengeance. Watching the national...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

As we’re social distancing to keep ourselves safe from coronavirus infection (and to slow the spread), it can be easy to start feeling alone and isolated. But social distancing doesn’t...

Sleep issues are common in many people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In fact, results from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 80 percent of survey participants living...

This giveaway has now closed! Here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, we’re choosing to celebrate Arthritis Awareness Month this May by bringing attention to rheumatoid arthritis. Participate with us by sharing and connecting...

For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

As much as I hate to admit it, pain is important. It is a powerful message sent from a part of the body to the brain to alert that something...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

You may be wondering what you are going to do inside all day with orders to shelter in place, or self-isolate? Reasonably, there are a lot of things to consider...

Finding a new doctor when you have RA sucks, let’s be honest. But, it’s a tried and true part of living with arthritis, autoimmune illness, or any chronic illness. Unfortunately...

Having RA for 20+ years now, starting in my 40s, I really had no direct experience with the impact of osteoarthritis (OA) until the last few years. Up until now, it...