The Most RA-Friendly Bra I've Found...Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) means adjusting... literally everything.Over the years, I’ve found some of the parts of getting dressed that once...reactions40comments
Natural Remedies, Vitamins, and Supplements...A variety of natural remedies including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other supplements may be taken by people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). These...
RA Flare, From Gratitude to Grief...I am in the grip of a painful, persistent flare, the kind that makes the bones in my fingers feel like they’re...reactions9comments
The Confident Patient: A Doctor Discussion Guide About Polymyalgia Rheumatica Treatment...Talking to your doctor just got easier – this guide shows you where to start.
What to Do When Your Doctor Dismisses Your RA Symptoms...I have been contemplating the meaning of real. In popular culture, we sometimes use words that mean the opposite of "real" as...reactions32comments
Monica's Tips for Staying Organized...Organization is a big thing for me. Because of the mixture of rampant brain fog and medication side effects, my memory is...reactions3comments
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to manage Rheumatoid Arthritis everyday RheumatoidArthritis.net...
Shelby Zandstra Gonzalez...I am a former mortgage processor with over twenty years of experience. I am a mother of three children and am married...
Differentiating Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) From Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis (EORA)...Joint pain is a very common part of aging. You may feel sudden stiffness in your shoulders and hips after a night’s...reactionscomments
Is It Time for a New Doctor? 3 Red Flags to Watch For...If I were asked to describe my relationship with healthcare providers, one word comes to mind: loyalty. It’s true that when I...reactions21comments
4 Things You Don't Need to Apologize for With RA...Being a newer member of the RA community (I passed my 2-year diagnosis-versary in 2024), I have learned a lot about what...reactions28comments
Dealing With RA is Like Having Another Job...One important thing I learned as a result of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is that there is never a dull moment –...reactions4comments
Mastering the Self-Injection: Autonomy and Confidence in Your Treatment...Living with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a journey. Many people with PMR take daily steroids to manage their condition. However, for some...reactionscomments
Understanding Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)...Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory condition that causes joint and muscle pain and stiffness in the body. Most people who...reactionscomments
To ER or Not To ER?...I’ve been pretty sick this past week, but just normal people sick. Coughing, fever, sore throat, eye infections, all the usual stuff...reactions4comments
Coping With RA Burnout When You Feel 'Over it'...I have lived with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since I was a child. Since before I went through puberty. Since the...reactions66comments
Tips on Mornings with RA...Mornings are difficult, especially with RA. I’ve found lately that I’ve had a lot more trouble staying asleep, and at first, I...reactions39comments
A Bout of Three Cavities...Recently, I had a routine dentist appointment that went a little awry. For the past 22 years, I have had a pretty...reactions24comments
My RA Downfall - The Year It All Went Wrong...When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in 2014, I never imagined the complex journey that lay ahead. Despite my condition...reactions2comments
Put on a Show - Say I Have RA or Not?...I’ve often said being young with Rheumatoid Arthritis presents some unique challenges and deciding to show my symptoms is a regular debate...reactions28comments
