We Are More Than Just RA, We Are People With LivesGuess what? Chronically ill and disabled people have lives. Gasp! It’s true! We drink milk and we date, and we stub our toes at night and curse the very universe... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments64 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Decision FatigueShould our rheumatoid arthritis always get the final say in every decision we make? Before I commit to pretty much anything, I always have to check in with my rheumatoid... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments46 comments
What Life With RA Is Really Like: Results from the 2022 RA In America SurveyRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that commonly affects a person’s joints, tissues, organs, and so much more. Although RA affects millions of people, there are still so... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Using Electronic Devices With RA HandsSuccessfully managing the use of electronic devices intended to make our lives easier and more efficient can be neither if we are not careful. It seems to me it is... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
H.O.P.E."Grief and hope can coexist." -Rebecca Solnit I recently saw a meme posted on social media that caught my eye and attention. I quickly took a screenshot of it and... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
New Year, Same RAIt's the start of a new year, and with that comes the same stuff we usually hear around this time about how someone is going to change their life, their... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Anemic and Confused: Part 1For over a year, rheumatoid arthritis has not been my biggest health concern. (I know, right?!) My biggest health issue has been anemia; severe, debilitating anemia. Do I know why... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My 2023 RA Intentions and BeyondMy sincerest hope is that your 2022 was a better year than mine. Don’t get me wrong, there were many moments of happiness and fun. However, overall, 2022 was very... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
How I Have Used VECTRA Testing to Guide RA Diagnosis and TreatmentWhat happens when I have a strong suspicion of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but the 2 traditional lab markers (rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies) are not coming back positive? I have... By Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
The Confusion of How and Where to Get Test ResultsI recently needed to get both a cervical MRI and knee x-rays. For better or worse, I asked for the reports so that I could have them for my records... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Grappling With Instability or FusionAt a recent visit to a new spinal doctor, I learned that my top couple of vertebrae have become "naturally fused" as a result of my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). He... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments35 comments
Unexpected Red: Eye Inflammation with RAUntil my own episode, I never realized RA could affect your eyes. Joints? Sure. But eyes? It seemed far-fetched in a disease like RA. I was aware of the need... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments37 comments
Changing Perspectives of RAWhen someone thinks of a person with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), they don't think of me — for a variety of reasons. I'm young (a majority of patients with RA start... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Angela's Adventure: Traveling with RA"Travel brings power and love back into your life." -Rumi Hallo aus Köln, Deutschland! (Hello from Cologne, Germany) I'm writing this from my friends' house in Cologne, Germany, where I've... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 House Cleaning Tips for Life With Rheumatoid ArthritisIn a perfect world, I’d be able to afford to have someone come in and clean my house for me. But as we are all painfully aware, we do not... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
When Our Service and Support Animals Are in NeedI am the proud mom of a 7-year-old, 20-pound cat named Luka. He is no ordinary animal; he has been deemed my emotional support animal by my physician. Through my... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Joint Stiffness Not RequiredI remember the first time I saw a rheumatologist, he asked me a simple question: Do you experience any stiffness? Promptly, I said no and I was telling the truth... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
How Circadian Rhythms Influence Autoimmune DiseaseCircadian rhythms are 24-hour patterns generated by people's internal body clocks. These patterns respond to the environment, so they can change. Your circadian rhythms help tell you when to go... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Winter Flexibility and Self-CareWith winter approaching, time seems to be accelerating and slowing down at the same time. Shorter days make me feel like I must rush to get things done, but less... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Helping Hands: Tips For Stiff FingersHand pain and stiffness aren’t strangers to most of us living with rheumatoid arthritis. They can be one of the most vexing things to live with since we all use... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments