Keeping Connected while Social Distancing...As we’re social distancing to keep ourselves safe from coronavirus infection (and to slow the spread), it can be easy to start feeling alone and isolated. But social distancing doesn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Growing up with Rheumatoid Arthritis...I was born with RA. Growing up with a chronic incurable disease was very hard because I knew I wasn’t like the other kids. I took medication until I was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What do you find more helpful - compression gloves or a wrist brace?...My fingers have been swollen with neuropathy and my wrist aches as well....Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
How Are Other People Managing Sleep Problems with RA?...Sleep issues are common in many people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In fact, results from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 80 percent of survey participants living...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
$100 Vionic Shoes Gift Card Giveaway! - CLOSED...This giveaway has now closed! Here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, we’re choosing to celebrate Arthritis Awareness Month this May by bringing attention to rheumatoid arthritis. Participate with us by sharing and connecting...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Importance of Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness...*GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED* Why is RA awareness important to you? What should others know about rheumatoid arthritis? By participating in this forum, you will be entering to win a...Reactions0reactionsComments124 replies
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active yesterdayHow do you manage your mental health with RA?...Share your tips, best practices, and more with the community below!...Reactions0reactionsComments51 replies
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Thank You, Message Received...As much as I hate to admit it, pain is important. It is a powerful message sent from a part of the body to the brain to alert that something...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercising at Home? Motivation, and Some Thoughts on Behavior Change...You may be wondering what you are going to do inside all day with orders to shelter in place, or self-isolate? Reasonably, there are a lot of things to consider...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone had intra-articular injections?...Did anyone have intra-articular injections (directly inside the joint)? If yes, what were the benefits? For example, did they help decrease pain or decrease the size of swelling or shrink...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Hayfever...Hi all, I'm quite new to RA, diagnosed 2 years ago and so far I thin I'm quite lucky only to have periodic problems with my hands. The past year...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
What is your experience taking Kevzara?...What is your experience taking Kevzara and if it was effective, how quickly was it helpful? Kevzara for the treatment of RA New bio for me. Little relief from previous...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Tips for Being Selective about Your Physician, Part 1...Finding a new doctor when you have RA sucks, let’s be honest. But, it’s a tried and true part of living with arthritis, autoimmune illness, or any chronic illness. Unfortunately...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
OA Is Miserable, Too - But Different from RA...Having RA for 20+ years now, starting in my 40s, I really had no direct experience with the impact of osteoarthritis (OA) until the last few years. Up until now, it...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are flu-like symptoms normal with RA?...Are 1-2 days of sudden flu-like symptoms every 1-2 weeks normal with RA?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Is it safe to exercise on my knuckles?...I have always been active and I exercise at home following Youtube videos but I find hard to adjust these exercises to myself (because I want to go on with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
