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
Mobility issues...I have had ra for over 50 years. At my age, I am rapidly losing mobility. It has become painful to walk...reactions5replies
Suddenly, My Life Changed...Have had osteoarthritis for several years but have managed to cope with it mainly with exercise. Have always been very active. Able...reactions7comments
Between a rock and a hard place...At 78 I have been diagnosed with RA. Rheumatologist wants to put me on immunosuppressant medication. GP says with coronavirus around, it's...reactions1reply
Has anyone taken Arava?...My doctor just switched me from methotrexate because of lung issues. He’s not sure how I will tolerate it, so I’m a...reactions12replies
Does anyone find a weighted blanket comforting?...I have RA and use Simponi and Methotrexate. Over recent years I have developed trouble sleeping. I used to be able to...reactions4replies
Treating RA-Related Ankle Tendonitis...I’ve had ankle pain for years. Perhaps I should have taken specific action about it sooner, but if you have severe rheumatoid...reactions24comments
Pain free, wow!...As a baby I started walking. The Dr. told my parents not to let me walk, I was too young. I am...reactions5comments
What is your experience with motorcycles and RA?...RA and motorcycles, do they mix? Good day RA folks. In days of old I used to ride motorcycles, my wife on...reactions2replies
