Tips for Being Selective about Your Physician, Part 1Finding a new doctor when you have RA sucks, let’s be honest. But, it’s a tried and true part of living with...reactions16comments
Bringing Our RA Experiences Together - Results from the 2019 RA In America SurveyLife with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can often feel lonely, especially when we are misunderstood by friends, family, and even healthcare providers. As...reactions15comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being...reactionscomments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Heroes EverywhereLast year for Christmas, my best friend gave me a book of inspirational quotes about gratitude. I keep it on my coffee...reactions2comments
Journaling JoyI have an idea: how about we keep a daily log about the good moments in our lives? You know, like a...reactions2comments
AdaptableI recently injured my index finger on my non-dominant hand. I have to splint it for a few weeks and let it...reactions2comments
Breaking Old Habits or Building New OnesBreaking old habits or introducing new ones are often difficult things to do. More so if the habit you wish to break...reactionscomments
Staying Connected to Kids When You Can't See Them In PersonNot everyone in the RheumatoidArthritis.net community has children of their own at home, but I know there are many who have grandchildren...reactions3comments
A Moment of Strength in All This UncertaintyThe world has turned upside down around us. It’s like we’re actually living in one of those low budget, high-intensity apocalyptic movies...reactions16comments
No, There Isn't a Reason for Me to Have RAEverything in life happens for a reason. That’s what “they” tell us anyway. In the context of RA, I don’t believe that...reactions3comments
Testing PainSo, one thing I did not consider about the journey with RA, was the pain of the various tests we are subjected...reactionscomments
Fatigue and RA Part 4: BiopsychosocialIn the fourth video in this series, Mike continues a deep dive into rheumatoid arthritis and fatigue. The biopsychosocial model of mental...reactionscomments
Fatigue and RA Part 3: DepressionFatigue isn't just all in your head. It's a real symptom of RA that impacts daily life. This is the third video...reactions5comments
Is It Me or My RA?Lately, I’ve been having some cranky days. I really do take seriously my emotional state and how it influences my rheumatoid arthritis...reactions12comments
Tired and WearyExhausted, fatigued, wrung-out, worn-out, emotionally exhausted, physically exhausted, mentally exhausted, maybe spiritually exhausted also. Do any of these apply to you? I...reactions54comments
Fun with WordsOne of the ways I cope with rheumatoid arthritis is by having fun with words. Creative naming can go a long way...reactions2comments
Is It Spring Yet?It’s that time of year. We wonder if spring is ever coming. Spring comes in fits and starts in the Southeast. We...reactionscomments
A Change in Routine: UpdateA little while ago I wrote about changing my daily routine. I had a full topic for an article because I had...reactions2comments
For Just One Day....I wonder if, like me, you ever daydream about what it would be like to have just one day without RA. I...reactions2comments
Don't Leave Me Hanging on the TelephoneEver since I was first diagnosed with RA 22 years ago, I've had problems--big and small--regarding communication with my healthcare providers. Or...reactionscomments
