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
My Tool Kit: Over-the-Counter Support for Managing My RAJoint pain, swelling, redness, and stiffness have plagued me for a long time. From high SED rates to waking up during the...reactions49comments
RheumatoidArthritis.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on RHEUMATOIDARTHRITIS.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
5 Tips for Managing Bad Days as a ParentThere is a little bit of difficulty when tackling a topic such as managing bad days when you are a parent. Because...reactions4comments
The Trap of Feeling Like a BurdenNot too long ago, I was hit with a triple threat: horrible insomnia, increased pain, and the need for hand surgery. As...reactions9comments
Surgery Is ChallengingIt may seem an obvious thing to say, but I have to point it out: surgery is challenging. For me (and I’m...reactions16comments
6 Simple Ways to Avoid the Black Hole of Winter BlahsWinter doldrums, blahs, blues. No matter what you call it, we are painful-knees-deep in the worst of it. Some people find that...reactions5comments
