A Look Back at 2023 on RheumatoidArthritis.net...This year, our Community Health Leaders shared their trials, tribulations, and joys with the community through a wide variety of articles and forums.... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
'Tis the Season...for Holiday Parties!...Although the need to include some down-time is critical for RA management, most respondents felt guilty about missing out on events (91%).... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Would You Like Something with that RA, Ma'am?...The wild lands on both sides of the trail were beautiful.... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
The RA Pregnancy Chronicles: Balancing Acts & Difficult Decisions...After talking to my rheumatologist, I consulted with my OB, a perinatologist, and a clinical pharmacist.... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Walking Slower May Be Better When You Have RA...This comes mostly from the Mayo Clinic's article on the intersection between exercise and rheumatoid arthritis.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Would You Rather Be Sick or in Pain?...We have already reached triple threat status this season–RSV, COVID, and influenza.... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Trapped Inside A Cage Of RA - Literally...Or, if you prefer the clinical name, an external fixator.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reading and Writing about Rheumatoid Arthritis...If we only considered the body in terms of a medical model of disability, we lose a critical aspect of the lived experiences of individuals who have disabilities... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Medical Insurance - How to Deal with and Stick It Out...In that case, you can file an appeal and have your doctor write a strongly worded letter, backed up by your clinical history.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
We Are More Than Just RA, We Are People With Lives...So, if I was to respond to my anonymous review emailer, I’d say if you want to read about the clinical side of rheumatoid arthritis, buy a medical textbook... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments64 comments
The Ups and Downs of Treatment: RA Tells a Complex Story...Doctor Before Starting a Biologic for RAAmanda Osowski "Asking all of your questions before beginning any new medication, let alone a biologic, is so critical... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Trap of Feeling Like a Burden...Not too long ago, I was hit with a triple threat: horrible insomnia, increased pain, and the need for hand surgery.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Traveling to the Netherlands with RA...This was a time to visit a store spontaneously, travel somewhere on the trains (for instance, I went to Den Haag for one of my planned spontaneity), or... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA Fatigue Affects Every Aspect of Life...Below are my tricks for fighting the monster we call lethargy." ... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
There Is a Season….for RA Changes...Both are critical to successfully managing RA.... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Simple Tasks for Rheumatoid Diseases...Simple Tasks also advocates for rheumatologists, noting that “Just as you would go to an oncologist to treat cancer, it is critical to go to a rheumatologist... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Value of Uncertainty...Have you ever been pre-determined to fit into a category and yet, after extensive trial and error, find that your condition is something else entirely?... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Armor of Rheumatoid Arthritis...Let’s look at some of our common traits. Their leathery skin could be the perfect description for mine at times. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dealing With RA Fatigue Beyond Collapsing on Your Bed!...But my hope is that, by hearing my story and the way I deal with the crushing fatigue of RA, you can learn new tricks and tips or, at... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do You and Your Doctor Agree on the Severity of Your RA?...Attaining agreement between patients, measurement tools, and doctors can be critical to diagnosing and treating the disease.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments