$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...reactions11comments
The Importance of Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness...Why is RA awareness important to you? What should others know about rheumatoid arthritis?...reactions124replies
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...reactionscomments
How do you manage your mental health with RA?...Share your tips, best practices, and more with the community below!...reactions71replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8replies
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...reactions1replyDiet & 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...reactions11replies
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...reactions16comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
Are flu-like symptoms normal with RA?...Are 1-2 days of sudden flu-like symptoms every 1-2 weeks normal with RA?...reactions3replies
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...reactions2replies
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor Online...Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...reactionscomments
RA? Awaiting first rheumatologist appt...I was very fatigued and just wore out in Jan, figured I had caught a bug. A few days into this, I started having bilateral elbow pain. Bad enough that...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
Keeping Perspective during a Pandemic...It’s now several weeks that I have been staying at home to protect my immunocompromised self from exposure to COVID-19. As rheumatoid arthritis patients, we’re accustomed to worrying about our...reactions3comments
Adaptable...I recently injured my index finger on my non-dominant hand. I have to splint it for a few weeks and let it heal on its own. While the pain is...reactions2comments
