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
Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT...As with any life-changing diagnosis, there are negative physical, mental, emotional, and life ramifications that occur due to the disease process. However...
Monica Y. Sengupta...Hi everyone! My name is Monica and I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was diagnosed in June 2011 and have yet to see...
Lawrence "Rick" Phillips...Lawrence has spent over 30 years in local government and local school district administration in Indiana. He has, at various times, been...
Amanda Osowski...Amanda Osowski is a wife and mother living and working in Chicago, IL. After earning a Masters Degree in Public Health, Amanda...
Daniel P. Malito...Daniel P. Malito has been writing about this absurd disabled life he lives for over ten years now. It all started wen...
Angela Lundberg...Living most of her life in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Angela has had a variety of weird, interesting jobs. She's been a hotel concierge...
Effie Koliopoulos...Effie Koliopoulos was diagnosed with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in 2005 at 18 and had symptoms that started from 15 years old...
