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...
Jo Johnson...My name is Jo Johnson and I’m a Seattle girl who was lived in Boise, ID for 40 years. In May 2017...
Mary Sophia Hawks...Mary Sophia has been a registered nurse for 32 years in a variety of jobs. She began noticing stiffness and pain in...
Lisa Emrich...Lisa Emrich is a patient advocate who has been helping patients educate and empower themselves since 2008. After being diagnosed with multiple...
Kathryn Elton, OTR...Kat Elton is an author, occupational therapist, and someone who has lived with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since age two. Her two books...
David Advent...David Advent is a recent graduate of the Florida State University, where he majored in English Literature and International Affairs. Originally from...
5 RA Travel Tips for a Successful Trip...Your suitcase is packed, passport and travel documents organized, and road trip snacks gathered; but like clockwork, joint pain, fatigue, and disappointment...reactions2comments
RA Flare or RA Nudge...I recently had a significant RA flare, which is probably not news to anyone with rheumatoid arthritis. What was new for me...reactions5comments
RA-Friendly Summer Hobbies...Once again summer is just about here! The days are longer and the weather is warmer allowing ample opportunity to get outside...reactions18comments
What’s It Worth?: The Pros and Cons of Methotrexate...We are living in an age of ever-increasing medical options. While it is wonderful to have options, the process of finding which...reactions23comments