"Pregnancy in Rheumatic Diseases" at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting...What most women with RA who want to become pregnant really need is advice and support from their rheumatologists.... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with someone who has RA...From what I hear this is a very common symptom of the malady and effect on those who love the RA sufferer and I just wondered if there is an...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Inflammation and joint pain that moves...I put it down to working all day in my garage lifting heavy stuff and hard leather shoes with no support.... By sallycristina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
RA Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...Support groups and online spaces are one way to find a community. The following are a few tips for communicating how you're feeling to others:... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
RA has slowed me down...I have had to give up most of my hobbies and volunteering, but I stay busy helping people on the internet and in support groups.... By 66g1ub1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Great Coffee Debate...And, if there's a Giving-Up-Coffee support group out there somewhere, please send that info to me as well.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Becoming an Elder Statesman to RA...Where I don’t get much leeway from my family, I find support in the three groups I still belong to.... By hogenkam4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Updating Goals for 2018...Let’s work together to support our health goals for this year!... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Bringing Our RA Experiences Together - Results from the 2019 RA In America Survey...RheumatoidArthrits.net will continue to be an online community of information and support for this living with RA.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Questions for the Newly Diagnosed...Please visit our community page to seek support, read others' experiences, and ask any questions you may have about RA.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
12 year old with JIA and now having thyroid issues...last year we added Lichen Planus to her list, although labs came back that she had markers of two new autoimmune diseases but the mouth biopsy did not support...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare TeamCaregivingSymptoms
Patiently Waiting In The Big Chair...It has matching pillows to support your back as well. I position myself for the 10 to fifteen-minute wait.... By celia1232 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Three decades of RA without a diagnosis...Good luck & God Bless you in your search for love and support and pain amelioration!!!... By butterflysal3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Blaming the Body...I can more clearly see how hard my body works to support me and how much I should be appreciating all its efforts.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis...As newer therapies continue to emerge to support people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I wanted to explore the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Fighting with the Mirror...I don’t want to place any burdens on others, but if they know my face keeps secrets than maybe they can support me better on my bad days.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Helpful or Hurtful?...A kind, patient ear is sometimes the best way you can help and support someone else, I think.... By Angela Lundberg7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
"You Don't L👀K SICK"...I've learned since that my support needed to come from the 'outer circle' of folks. My rheumatologist, a paternal aunt, new friends who understood....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesVenting
All alone...I am married but my husband the love of my life is incarcerated and I'm out here trying to make it with out him He is a great support...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Tips for Packing and Moving with RA...Things like wearing the softest, easiest clothes, staying hydrated, eating well, resting as often as I could, using heat and ice to support joint pain... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments