Adventures in Bacterial Sinusitis...It all started with a cold. It seemed to last forever. I could not shake it off. The stuffed nose, the constant pressure in the front of my face. Some...reactions6comments
Does anyone else here experience swollen glands?...I’ve been experiencing swollen glands for the past couple of weeks off and on and wonder how many others have it and if so what do you attribute it to?...reactions1reply
Cheryl Crow...Cheryl was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Cheryl Crow is a rheumatoid arthritis patient, occupational therapist, advocate and general life enthusiast. She is passionate about helping people with health challenges...
Fatigue and RA Part 3: Depression...Fatigue isn't just all in your head. It's a real symptom of RA that impacts daily life. This is the third video of a multipart series on fatigue and rheumatoid...reactions5comments
Can I fly during the spread of COVID-19?...I am new to the “RA” life, I’m taking methotrexate. With this coronavirus, should I not be flying?...reactions1reply
Is It Spring Yet?...It’s that time of year. We wonder if spring is ever coming. Spring comes in fits and starts in the Southeast. We get a few days of high 60 degrees...reactionscomments
Intermittent FMLA...Once the new "boss lady" found out I was advised to ask my Specialist to fill out forms for any appts or sick days related to RA/D. I'm not sure...reactions2comments
Our Culture Makes No Space for Pain...I am grieving the recent death of my sister, and have been initiated to a world of emotional pain I’d previously only seen from a distance. Walking with this level...reactions26comments
Are your symptoms results of chikungunya or dengue fever?...I believe my RA symptoms are long-term effects of either chikungunya or dengue fever. I wanted to know if anyone else has this too, and how they handle day to...reactions2replies
A Change in Routine: Update...A little while ago I wrote about changing my daily routine. I had a full topic for an article because I had to consider my condition. An able-bodied person would...reactions2comments
Juggling With Knives...Since being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis I feel like I am perpetually juggling butcher knives. Most days my proverbial knives fly through the air all sharp and shiny and perfectly...reactions7comments
Don't Leave Me Hanging on the Telephone...Ever since I was first diagnosed with RA 22 years ago, I've had problems--big and small--regarding communication with my healthcare providers. Or maybe a lack of communication is a more...reactionscomments
Nurses with RA...what did you do after bedside nursing?...I have a lot to give and want to work- right now hands are impeding my current job and nursing is so fast paced. I work officially PT in hospital...reactions3replies
The Importance of Seeing Specialists...The expertise and skills of medical specialists are crucial for managing rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions. A perfect example is that when I was diagnosed as a child, it wasn’t...reactions6comments
Adjusting to New Spaces...After a recent move to Virginia, Nan talks about the process of adjusting to new spaces when living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). After becoming familiar with the space of her...reactions1comment
Real Talk About Real Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Living with rheumatoid arthritis can be challenging. Debilitating fatigue. Swollen, painful joints. Reduced mobility. It can sometimes seem as though rheumatoid arthritis is controlling your life. And we are here...reactionscomments
What should we do regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus)?...I'm just wondering that given us having RA and a compromised immune system are there any special precautions we should take?...reactions3replies
Can an RA flare cause muscle weakness?...Hi all. I was diagnosed with RA in 2018, so I’m still trying to figure out how it affects me. Does anyone else have muscle weakness with a flare? Muscle...reactions8replies
Did I Have Enough Surgery?...Most people don’t worry about having enough surgeries. But I have reached the point of four decades of accumulative, aggressive joint damage from rheumatoid arthritis and I wonder: “Did I...reactions10comments
20 for 2020...I'm having a hard time believing that it's now the year 2020, despite what the calendar says. I can still clearly remember gathering with my family (Mom, Dad, sister, aunts...reactions2comments
