How Circadian Rhythms Influence Autoimmune Disease...Circadian rhythms are 24-hour patterns generated by people's internal body clocks. These patterns respond to the environment, so they can change. Your...reactionscomments
Long Nights and Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Problem of Chronic Insomnia ...“Have you stopped drinking coffee? You need to exercise every day and that will help you sleep.” It had been awhile since...reactions6comments
Community Forums Roundup: Treatment Side Effects, Work, and Exercise With RA...Here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, our community members and the stories they share in our forums are invaluable sources of connection, knowledge, and support...reactionscomments
That Old Familiar Feeling (of an Impending Flare)...That old familiar feeling. Those of us who have been living with RA for a while know what it feels like when...reactions12comments
Approaching Re-evaluation..."Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!" Do you ever feel that way? Sometimes I feel like my ride is...reactions9comments
My New Med Ruxience...My current update on my life with RA. So after my 2 infusions of Ruxience about the 2-3 days after I start...reactions7comments
Better Times...In August my husband and I drove 6 hours to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. My rheumatologist, a man I have come...reactions15comments
Graduating With RA and Reflections on an MA...It's hard to believe the big day has come: I graduated with my master of arts (MA) degree in literature, media, and...reactionscomments
RA, Covid, and Heart/Respiratory Issues...I’ve had RA for about 15 years, and am now 71. I’ve had 5 Covid vaccinations and got through a relatively mild...reactions35comments
Community Forums Roundup: Pain Management, Costs, and Complex Symptoms...Here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, our community members and the stories they share in our forums are invaluable sources of connection, knowledge, and support...reactionscomments
RA Damage...I am still waiting for my official diagnosis. Done blood tests hand x-rays. Letter came back saying inflammatory markers raised with the...reactions1comment
RA and COVID...I have been injecting Imraldi (a Biologic medication) fortnightly for just over a year now. It keeps on top of my RA...reactions3comments
Transitioning to Middle Age With JIA...Read the first part of this article here. As a child, my juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now called juvenile idiopathic arthritis, or JIA)...reactionscomments
Transitioning from Childhood to Adulthood With JIA...When I moved out of my childhood home to go to college, I was thinking about the adventures of my new life...reactions6comments
When the Issues of My Day Become My Issues With RA...In hindsight, it was blissful. I have had a few months of really low joint swelling, and every day when I was...reactions10comments
Asking for Help Is a Skill We Need to Learn...I have come to understand that asking for help of any kind for those of us with RA is 1) not easy...reactions28comments
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Fatherhood, Philosophy, Uncertainty, and Rheumatoid Arthritis..."When we are self-indulgent and uncritical, when we confuse hopes and facts, we slide into pseudoscience and superstition.” - Carl Sagan We...reactions2comments
Questions to Ask Your Rheumatologist about Rheumatoid Arthritis...Heading into an appointment with your doctor can be overwhelming or stressful. You also may not always know the right questions to...reactions11comments
Emotionally Preparing for Surgery...Surgery – a necessary part of living with RA, unfortunately, and a major event in a patient’s life. Since this is part...reactions5comments
