Slammed: Left at the Plate...Diagnosed at 13 with Juvenile Arthritis which never went away. 59 years later, I was also diagnosed with RA. Now I'm on...reactions8comments
Tired and Weary...Exhausted, fatigued, wrung-out, worn-out, emotionally exhausted, physically exhausted, mentally exhausted, maybe spiritually exhausted also. Do any of these apply to you? I...reactions54comments
Is it safe to work with a group of people during the pandemic?...Just diagnosed 2 years ago. Is it safe to be around 30 guys at work even though we supposed to practicing all...reactions3replies
Small Changes Can Make Big Differences (Part 1)...I am a firm believer that making some small but meaningful changes in our daily lives can often have significant impacts over...reactions2comments
How do I manage my RA once my insurance is gone?...I have been lucky to have a job and insurance that pay for Humira. This has kept my RA symptoms at bay...reactions3replies
Fun with Words...One of the ways I cope with rheumatoid arthritis is by having fun with words. Creative naming can go a long way...reactions2comments
RA and a Pandemic...I just read Wren’s article from 2015, RA’s Secret Symptom, which is about all of the fears we who have the disease...reactions5comments
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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3replies
