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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
Anyone have any experience with Diclofenac Sodium 1% as a topical?...I have been on Enbrel for several years with the occasional flare up. Overall things are fairly good, but with the most...reactions7replies
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & Medications...It is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19, with so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories...reactions1comment
Rheumatoid Arthritis Heroes Everywhere...Last year for Christmas, my best friend gave me a book of inspirational quotes about gratitude. I keep it on my coffee...reactions2comments
Staying Connected to Kids When You Can't See Them In Person...Not everyone in the RheumatoidArthritis.net community has children of their own at home, but I know there are many who have grandchildren...reactions3comments
A Moment of Strength in All This Uncertainty...The world has turned upside down around us. It’s like we’re actually living in one of those low budget, high-intensity apocalyptic movies...reactions16comments
Tips for Pre-Op...After dealing with osteoarthritis issues in her finger digits for so long, Nan decided that it was time to have surgery to...reactionscomments
No, There Isn't a Reason for Me to Have RA...Everything in life happens for a reason. That’s what “they” tell us anyway. In the context of RA, I don’t believe that...reactions3comments
Testing Pain...So, one thing I did not consider about the journey with RA, was the pain of the various tests we are subjected...reactionscomments
Fatigue and RA Part 4: Biopsychosocial...In the fourth video in this series, Mike continues a deep dive into rheumatoid arthritis and fatigue. The biopsychosocial model of mental...reactionscomments
Does anyone else experience flu-like symptoms?...Just got tested for COVID-19. Symptoms have been cough (better today), short of breath (mostly with very light exertion), very tired/fatigued, body...reactions3replies
Can RA cause pain without swelling?...Can you still hurt with RA, even when you're not swelling? My wrists, hands and fingers hurt all the time....reactions5replies
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactions2comments
