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
Habit FormingI've written quite a few articles on my attempts at spontaneity and changes in habits. I appreciate routine and its benefits for...reactions2comments
Describing the Worst Days with Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of RheumatoidArthritis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions2comments
The Most Important Relationship is......with ourselves. During the time of the year where everyone focuses on their relationships with other people or frantically tries to find...reactions13comments
Remission: Real or Wishful Thinking?The concept of remission was not even on my radar during the first year or so after being diagnosed with RA. My physician...reactions5comments
Understanding A Social Security Disability DenialAfter the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While...reactions5comments
It's Not Too LateI get a flu shot every fall, usually after a routine rheumatologist appointment. The VA medical center where I get my care...reactions8comments
How to Avoid the RA “Snake Oil” MarketersI clearly remember that once I began to do any type of research or reading online with regard to rheumatoid arthritis, it...reactions1comment
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
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
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
Showing Off My ScarsThroughout the years I’ve accumulated quite a collection of scars. If I were a painted canvas, I would be an original, abstract...reactions4comments
When to See the DoctorWith RA it seems like there is always something going on: pain, swelling, even the occasional fever. So how do you sort...reactions2comments
Your Incredible Shrinking WrenI'm a slightly smaller wee bird these days. In January, I challenged myself to get serious about dropping some excess weight. The reasons...reactions7comments
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me That?On a recent visit to my rheumatologist, we were sitting with a medical student when my doctor asked me to explain how...reactions18comments
A New MedicationLast December, I made the switch from taking methotrexate and a biologic injection to a new medication: Xeljanz. Methotrexate had worked well...reactions4comments
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
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace RightsWhen you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers...reactionscomments
When Lupus Limits Physical AffectionDo you know what my husband needs? A hug. A reassuring hand on his arm. A gentle back rub. All simple physical...reactions2comments
Finding a Good RheumatologistPeople who have chronic health conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or other similar diseases might be advised by their regular doctor or...reactionscomments
