How to Avoid the RA “Snake Oil” Marketers...I clearly remember that once I began to do any type of research or reading online with regard to rheumatoid arthritis, it...reactions1comment
Tips for Opening All Kinds of Doors with RA...Unlocking doors, using keys, and twisting handles can be difficult when you have rheumatoid arthritis pain in your hands. Occupational therapist and...reactions2comments
My 20th RAnniversary...In September 2000, my life changed. I was 22 years old and was in what was supposed to be my last semester...reactions4comments
Could a JAK Inhibitor Be Right for Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?...Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have changed the landscape of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment and improved the quality of life for many people...reactionscomments
Rheumatic Conditions Quiz: Test Your Knowledge...What is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack...reactions10comments
Just Me...My name is Rebecca. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. And when it happened, I didn’t know what the heck happened. I...reactions2comments
To My RA, Thank You!!!...The uninvited house guest. I have for years compared my arthritis to an uninvited houseguest that just won’t leave. I never invited...reactions1comment
Caring for Our Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health...Practicing self-care looks different for each of us. For some, self-care means looking after our physical well-being. For others, it also means...reactions1comment
What Was That?...I went to sit down in my SUV on July 24, 2020, and my right hip yelled at me! I had to...reactions22comments
Get those vaccines... one at a time!...Though I checked with my rheumatologist and nurses in my family about Shingrex and influenza vaccine, I should have thought through at...reactions5comments
MRI of the Cervical Spine...You guys know that I have RA and lupus. Have been on methotrexate, prednisone, gabapentin and a Rituxan drip. Now for the...reactions1comment
RA Nodules: Knot a Big Deal?...Before my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) in 2000, I’d been repeatedly misdiagnosed for years. Doctors told me I had strains...reactions47comments
Amy's Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis...Hi, I was recently diagnosed with RA and it's all overwhelming right now. I have RA in both hands and wrist with...reactions4comments
Looking For Attention...My family and my daughter’s in-laws felt I was lazy and looking for attention. That I was looking for others to take...reactions7comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of RheumatoidArthritis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions4comments
How Long Did It Take to Find a Treatment that Works?...I was diagnosed three years ago. I haven't found a viable treatment yet. Is it normal to go through multiple treatment options...reactions19repliesTreatment
New Insights on Fatigue...The struggle with fatigue and rheumatoid arthritis is persistent and well documented. Treating it, however, is very much lacking. The general practice...reactions16comments
Chemicals that Contribute to Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis...Once I discovered that inflammation was the root of all evil within the rheumatoid arthritis world, I decided that for my own...reactions4comments
My Life with RA: Interview with Wren...The Editorial Team at RheumatoidArthritis.net had the opportunity to interview Wren, a contributor for our online community since 2015. In this brief...reactions2comments
