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
RA in America 2015...The RA In America 2015 online survey was conducted learn about life with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from over 3,100 individuals who are...reactionscomments
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Christina Hegarty PT, DPT...Christina is a doctor of physical therapy currently licensed and practicing in Mississippi. Christina is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast...
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
RA and Pregnancy...RA occurs frequently among women of childbearing age and many women who develop the disease during this period in their lives may...
8 Pain Relief Therapies I Can't Live Without...It's funny- when you live in pain, you spend a lot of time thinking about (and trying) different ways to think less...reactions20comments
Humira and Traveling Back Home...A life on the go might seem like it doesn't work with having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and taking Humira. However, though it...reactions8comments
