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
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...
