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
How I Got Rid of My Methotrexate Mouth Sores...As a newbie to methotrexate (MXT) therapy, I don’t always know what to expect. I’ll admit I’m a little lost when trying...reactions10comments
Explaining My Rheumatoid Arthritis...Over the years, talking about my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and explaining it to others has changed as I have shifted my mindset...reactions2comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but...reactions3comments
Understanding RA Stages and Progression...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means that your immune system begins to attack and damage your own...
What Are Rheumatoid Nodules?...Some symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) occur outside of the joints. These are sometimes called extra-articular features. Rheumatoid nodules are a common...
Foot Pain, Swelling, and Inflammation...Foot pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation are extremely common in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Studies have found that nearly 90 percent...
My RA Journey Begins...First, I want to thank you all for contributing to this website. I’ve found it helpful beyond measure. I’ve spent hours reading...reactions11comments
Misplaced Identity: Losing My Place in Society...As human beings, probably since the beginning of time, it’s natural to think about how we fit into the "larger" society in...reactions4comments
RA Medical Bill Woes... Again...If there is one unifying experience that almost everyone with RA (or any chronic illness) in the US has had — besides...reactions8comments
Methotrexate Journey...I was on Leflunomide and was having breakthrough pain, some mood issues; nothing major. At the time, however, I believed these hindrances...reactions14comments
RA Grab Bag Goodies...Well, the RA Grinch has gifted me with another of its' grab bag goodies. About 2 weeks ago it dropped on me...reactions12comments
A Lesson in Resiliency From My Emotional Support Animal...The year 2023 brought me into my 19th year of living with rheumatoid arthritis. I feel like rheumatoid arthritis has really sharpened...reactions10comments
A Look Back at 2023 on RheumatoidArthritis.net...As the year draws to a close, many of us in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community are reflecting on both personal and...reactionscomments
