What Does My Rheumatoid Factor at Diagnosis Mean?..."I was just diagnosed with a rheumatoid factor of 150. What does this mean? What are the best medicines that have the least side effects?" I'm sorry for your recent...reactionscomments
20 Surprising Little Things You Can Do to Start Feeling Better Today...Making changes in your life to improve your health can often feel daunting – especially when you are juggling work and family obligations. Take a little time every day to...reactionscomments
Leslie Rott...Leslie was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Leslie was diagnosed with lupus and RA in 2008, at the age of 22. She was diagnosed at the end of her first...
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 (she once almost dropped a giant bag of...
Mariah Zebrowski Leach...Mariah was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Mariah is a writer and patient advocate who lives in Colorado with her husband and three young children. Diagnosed with RA at the...
Asha LeRay, MS, OTR/L...Ashley was previously an advocate on Rheumatoidarthritis.net I have been living with rheumatoid arthritis for 8 years, as I was diagnosed in 2005 at the age of 25. I manage...
Andrew Lumpe, PhD...Rob was previously an advocate for RheumatoidArthritis.net. Andrew was officially diagnosed with RA in 2008 but lived with symptoms for many years prior. As a former high school science teacher...
Melissa Halas-Liang...Melissa is a nationally recognized nutrition educator, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and wellness expert. Advocating for balanced nutrition at all ages and living a healthy lifestyle, Melissa aims to...
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Invisible Pain...It all started right after I turned 25 years old. I began experiencing joint pain, inflammation, and extreme fatigue. There were days that I could not get through my days...reactions6comments
Symptom Checker...RA can cause a wide range of symptoms in different parts of the body. Use the Symptom Checker to learn more about different symptoms. If you are experiencing new or...
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil...Consuming omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat, may help reduce symptoms in people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis because of their ability to modulate the inflammatory process. There are...
RA and Health Insurance...The issue of health insurance is an important one for anyone with RA. Obtaining health insurance that includes hospitalization, major medical coverage, and prescription benefits is essential for any person...
RA in the Workplace...Having a fulfilling and rewarding job is important to most people. In fact, our work helps to define who we are and gives us independence, economic stability, and a sense...
Tips for Traveling if You Have RA...Most people jump at the opportunity to travel to an interesting destination for fun or work. Whether you are a natural traveler or a homebody, most of us occasionally need...