Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to manage Rheumatoid Arthritis everyday RheumatoidArthritis.net...
Shelby Zandstra Gonzalez...I am a former mortgage processor with over twenty years of experience. I am a mother of three children and am married...
Differentiating Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) From Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis (EORA)...Joint pain is a very common part of aging. You may feel sudden stiffness in your shoulders and hips after a night’s...reactionscomments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Is It Time for a New Doctor? 3 Red Flags to Watch For...If I were asked to describe my relationship with healthcare providers, one word comes to mind: loyalty. It’s true that when I...reactions21comments
4 Things You Don't Need to Apologize for With RA...Being a newer member of the RA community (I passed my 2-year diagnosis-versary in 2024), I have learned a lot about what...reactions25comments
Dealing With RA is Like Having Another Job...One important thing I learned as a result of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is that there is never a dull moment –...reactions4comments
Mastering the Self-Injection: Autonomy and Confidence in Your Treatment...Living with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a journey. Many people with PMR take daily steroids to manage their condition. However, for some...reactionscomments
When Steroids Are No Longer Enough...Living with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) often feels like a balancing act. Many people with PMR start their journey with steroids like prednisone...reactionscomments
Understanding Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)...Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory condition that causes joint and muscle pain and stiffness in the body. Most people who...reactionscomments
To ER or Not To ER?...I’ve been pretty sick this past week, but just normal people sick. Coughing, fever, sore throat, eye infections, all the usual stuff...reactions4comments
Coping With RA Burnout When You Feel 'Over it'...I have lived with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since I was a child. Since before I went through puberty. Since the...reactions64comments
Tips on Mornings with RA...Mornings are difficult, especially with RA. I’ve found lately that I’ve had a lot more trouble staying asleep, and at first, I...reactions35comments
A Bout of Three Cavities...Recently, I had a routine dentist appointment that went a little awry. For the past 22 years, I have had a pretty...reactions24comments
My RA Downfall - The Year It All Went Wrong...When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in 2014, I never imagined the complex journey that lay ahead. Despite my condition...reactions2comments
Put on a Show - Say I Have RA or Not?...I’ve often said being young with Rheumatoid Arthritis presents some unique challenges and deciding to show my symptoms is a regular debate...reactions25comments
How To Know if Your Biologic is Still Working for RA...I use a biologic agent that costs about $15,000 every 4 months to administer. I have used it for 7 years and...reactions43comments
Natural Remedies, Vitamins, and Supplements...A variety of natural remedies including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other supplements may be taken by people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). These...
Morning Misery...I am not a morning person. I pretty much hate mornings, actually.Even before I had RA, I was always happier and more...reactions63comments
Surgical Techniques for RA...With the introduction of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), joint inflammation and damage can be minimized or stopped in most people with rheumatoid...
