Articles

It is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19, with so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with...

Last year for Christmas, my best friend gave me a book of inspirational quotes about gratitude. I keep it on my coffee table, and every few days I open it...

Not everyone in the RheumatoidArthritis.net community has children of their own at home, but I know there are many who have grandchildren, nieces and nephews, or who act as godparents...

The world has turned upside down around us. It’s like we’re actually living in one of those low budget, high-intensity apocalyptic movies. Now, I honestly never anticipated writing about the...

After dealing with osteoarthritis issues in her finger digits for so long, Nan decided that it was time to have surgery to repair it and decrease discomfort. Nan talks about...

Everything in life happens for a reason. That’s what “they” tell us anyway. In the context of RA, I don’t believe that, at least not anymore, because no specific reason...

So, one thing I did not consider about the journey with RA, was the pain of the various tests we are subjected to. We all know about the pain of the...

In the fourth video in this series, Mike continues a deep dive into rheumatoid arthritis and fatigue. The biopsychosocial model of mental health and fatigue are explored in this video...

The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...

Exhausted, fatigued, wrung-out, worn-out, emotionally exhausted, physically exhausted, mentally exhausted, maybe spiritually exhausted also. Do any of these apply to you? I know the answer, but if you want to...

I am a firm believer that making some small but meaningful changes in our daily lives can often have significant impacts over the course of our lives, well into the...

One of the ways I cope with rheumatoid arthritis is by having fun with words. Creative naming can go a long way to defanging something scary or unpleasant. Sometimes it...

It all started with a cold. It seemed to last forever. I could not shake it off. The stuffed nose, the constant pressure in the front of my face. Some...

Fatigue isn't just all in your head. It's a real symptom of RA that impacts daily life. This is the third video of a multipart series on fatigue and rheumatoid...

It’s that time of year. We wonder if spring is ever coming. Spring comes in fits and starts in the Southeast. We get a few days of high 60 degrees...

I am grieving the recent death of my sister, and have been initiated to a world of emotional pain I’d previously only seen from a distance. Walking with this level...

A little while ago I wrote about changing my daily routine. I had a full topic for an article because I had to consider my condition. An able-bodied person would...

Ever since I was first diagnosed with RA 22 years ago, I've had problems--big and small--regarding communication with my healthcare providers. Or maybe a lack of communication is a more...

The expertise and skills of medical specialists are crucial for managing rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions. A perfect example is that when I was diagnosed as a child, it wasn’t...

After a recent move to Virginia, Nan talks about the process of adjusting to new spaces when living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). After becoming familiar with the space of her...