Hard Truths of Chronically CaregivingThere are many special individuals out there filled with compassion and selflessness that make this sometimes overwhelming and isolating world a little...reactions8comments
What to Expect When Getting an Infusion Medicine for RANeedles and RA go hand-in-hand. When patients are prescribed injectable methotrexate or one of the first line biologic medicines like Enbrel or...reactions6comments
Ten Things I Wish I’d Known When Diagnosed with Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis has become such an integrated part of my life that it is hard to believe it’s been 13.5 years since...reactions16comments
Seronegative RA – When Blood Tests Don’t Tell the Entire StoryDiagnosing rheumatoid arthritis in the early stages of the disease is often difficult. The diagnostic processes are clinical and notreactions13comments
What to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting a Biologic for RALearning I had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) came with an entire mixed bag of emotions. To be honest, I was really grateful to...reactions41comments
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...reactions23comments
A Sharp Poke in the RibsWhen I was 28 years old, I started having a strange sort of pain in my chest. It felt like something sharp...reactions12comments
Prednisone: A Hairy SituationThis is kind of embarrassing and not very ladylike to mention and write about, but unfortunately it's a reality--a reality I'd rather...reactions11comments
A New RA Foot Pain and Sleep TroublesMy sleep has been disrupted lately, mostly due to a new a RA pain I have been having in my left foot...reactions41comments
My Journey From JIA to Pulmonary HypertensionEditor's Note: This article was written by Emily Wahl and was originally published on our new Health Union community, CardiovascularDisease.net. To check...reactions9comments
My Time is Valuable: Or, How to Talk About Being ImmunocompromisedNow more than ever, my time is both limited and valuable. Sometimes, though, my time — because I have RA — clashes...reactions4comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Emotional Support Animals and RAI am the proud kitty mom to my emotional support animal (ESA), Hamlin. Living with a chronic medical condition like rheumatoid arthritis...reactions1comment
Protect Your Skin from Photosensitive ReactionsThis summer has been glorious; not too hot and less humid than usual. Rob and I have spent more time outside this...reactions2comments
Unusual Symptoms of RAPainfully red, swollen joints are the most apparent annoyance when living with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. However, did you know many unusual symptoms...reactions82comments
Why Do I Feel So Rotten? Sickness Symptoms from RAIt’s been a rough few months with an increase in fatigue, a noticeable lack of energy, difficulty sleeping soundly, and low motivation...reactions42comments
Rinvoq Was Right for MeI was in one of the worst flareups I had ever had. My doctor had been talking with me about switching my...reactions19comments
Restarting Humira During Covid-19My fingers on both hands have begun to swell, throb, and ache again, and I can feel them stiffening into a curled...reactions11comments
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...reactions40comments
Sudden Eye IssuesAfter my diagnosis with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now juvenile idiopathic arthritis) as a child, I have made regular visits to the ophthalmologist...reactions7comments
