First, Second, 20th Opinions...Okay, I admit, I haven't had 20 opinions on my stubborn right ankle, but I'm guessing that I'm getting close to it...reactions15comments
Lady from UK...Hi, I'm a 63 year old mum of 5 and grandma of 7, from the UK. I was diagnosed with sero-negative RA...reactions1comment
RA Fatigue Is Complex, Poorly Understood, and Not Treated...Hardly a day goes by on the rheumatoid arthritis Facebook site that a person doesn’t mention their persistent battle with fatigue. It’s...reactions68comments
Infections and staying positive...For the last 3 weeks I have been dealing with infections. UTI which I believe has not totally clear up. I should...reactions4replies
Water (pool) has given me a better quality of life!...Being diagnosed over 20 yrs. ago-I remember friends suggesting a variety of "cures" ( they were well meaning) but it wasn't until...reactions1comment
Massage Therapy...When I was first diagnosed with RA and put on methotrexate I was suffering in pain until we got the right combination...reactions1comment
Can You Have It All With RA?...Recently there’s been a lot of talk about whether women can have careers AND families, and be good at both. I think...reactions5comments
Fatigue...Is fatigue common with RA? I was diagnosed with RA a couple of months ago although I've been symptomatic for several years...reactions17repliesSymptoms
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Social Security Disability Benefits...When I was diagnosed with RA at the age of 25, I was right in the middle of law school and had...reactions3comments
Skin Issues Associated with RA...About the time I first ventured into a rheumatology clinic after being referred by my general practitioner, I had been battling a...reactions13comments
Apparently Only Old People Get Sick...After a long day at work, I got on the bus recently and took a seat at the front of the bus...reactions6comments
Seronegative RA, the Piano Player, and a Delayed Diagnosis...By the time I finally received the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, it was not an unexpected surprise. I had experienced strange symptoms...reactions12comments
Changing Course...I was diagnosed with RA in mid-2008. Like many people, my rheumatologist began my treatment plan with methotrexate along with an NSAID...reactions7comments
Unexpected Connections...I’m grateful that my illness is treatable with medication. And that for those with RA, there is hope to live a long...reactions2comments
Summer Travel Tips...I have the travel bug. Whenever I have saved enough funds and vacation time, I look for opportunities to travel. Rather than...reactionscomments
Rob Osberg...Rob was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. A native Virginian and avid history buff, Rob Osberg is an expert in American civil...
Carla Kienast...Carla was previously an advocate for RheumatoidArthritis.net. Carla Kienast is a free-lance consultant offering a wide range of corporate communications services and...
Let the sunshine in...Here in the northeast we really treasure our summers because they come and go far too quickly. And this past winter was...reactionscomments
Why I Won’t Be Walking For RA...May is both arthritis and lupus awareness month. But while I’ll be trying to spread awareness behind the scenes, I won’t be...reactions2comments
Coping with Disaster at College...During high school I worked really hard—physically and academically—towards the goal of going to college. My parents encouraged me every step of...reactions3comments
