Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)...Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are caused by your immune system attacking your body’s own healthy...
Raynaud's Disease...Now that the weather has turned (much) colder in Minnesota, my swollen and inflamed joints are happier thanks to the cool, dry...reactions26comments
RA and Recurrent Stress Fractures...I have previously written about an initial injury (a herniated disc), which led to a very difficult surgery and recovery, and then...reactions5comments
My Experience With RA Chest Pain (Costochondritis)...All morning sitting in my chair at my desk I felt a creeping but clear pressure growing in my chest. I thought...reactions60comments
Car Shopping for RA...A couple of months before my 16 birthday my mom got me the most amazing gift any teenager could want: a car...reactions15comments
Got Bone Broth???...I have been using bone broth on a daily basis for the last 1 year and 8 months to help manage my...reactions4comments
Oh, My Aching Teeth...It would not be an exaggeration to say that my dental woes are on par with my RA issues. Now, how much one...reactions22comments
How to Make a Cozy Bed That Does Not Aggravate Arthritis Pain...Four out of five people with arthritis-related conditions suffer from poor sleep. We’ve already discussed the pros and cons of mattress and...reactions5comments
RA and Workplace Accommodations...Living and working with rheumatoid arthritis can be a real challenge. Luckily, the Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA for short) requires...reactions6comments
Cracking Up...This is kind of embarrassing and possibly a bit gross to talk about, but recently I've been having a skin issue that...reactions2comments
Stretch Marks with RA?! What?!...Something I've never thought could possibly be related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?? Stretch marks. I've had this recent cropping-up of stretch marks...reactions5comments
When Your Loved One Has RA...A diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) impacts more than just the person who receives it. Even if you have no personal experience...reactions18comments
When a Cold Is Not Just a Cold...Tis the season for flu, colds, and other nasty critters shared via coughs, handshakes, and sneezes. I start getting twitchy on public...reactions2comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: Advice for the Newly Diagnosed...What do you wish someone told you about managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when you were initially diagnosed? Most people living with RA...reactions12comments
Questions to Ask a New Rheumatologist...I've been lucky enough to have had care with the same rheumatologist for the last 8 years, covering my diagnostic odyssey, medication trials...reactions1comment
Getting Sick With RA...I am not a good sick person. Now, this might seem bonkers considering I am a 3-decade alum of living with rheumatoid...reactions24comments
The RA Journey Continues - Hope Deferred...Hope. Such a small word. Sort of like the words “sand” or “foot”. Words that can be used in many contexts but...reactionscomments
New Year's Resolutions and Exercising With RA...Guess what time it is? Yes, it's the New Year, and that means — you guessed it — the dreaded New Year’s...reactions31comments
World Arthritis Day Health Leader Panel: RA Treatment, Support, and Advocacy...World Arthritis Day was October 12, and RheumatoidArthritis.net held a special event to help raise awareness and celebrate this incredibly important day...reactionscomments
