Information...I have told my story that I'm 61 years old and have had RA for 34 years. The information I want to...reactions2comments
My aches and pains...I suddenly realized that there was something not right in the middle of July 2013. I was due to go and play...reactions12comments
The Need for Better Diagnostic and Individualized Tests for RA...There are several blood tests that rheumatologists currently use to diagnose and monitor rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Rheumatoid factor (RF) is an...reactions5comments
That Thing No One Talks About...I am the mother of a toddler – my son is now 18 months old and he is a major handful! Luckily...reactions10comments
Feeling Better by Helping Others...I find it healthy to remind myself when I’m feeling terrible and achy that there are a lot of other hardships in...reactions2comments
Brick Walls and Childhood Dreams...A month or so ago I watched a motivational TED Talks video at work in my special ed students' "Life Skills" class...reactions1comment
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things...When my rheumatoid arthritis strikes, when I’m feeling especially bad—it helps me to focus on some of my favorite things. In fact...reactions2comments
Can vs. Love, Part 2...Not too long ago I wrote a post about the challenges of making decisions and sacrifices in life because of RA--Doing What...reactionscomments
Med question...I am on Relafen, MTX injection, Embrel and a small dose of prednisone. My Rheumatologist told me at my last visit that...reactions4repliesTreatment
Traveling With Refrigerated Medications...For many people, holiday plans include some kind of travel. In addition to the ordinary stress and chaos of travel, many of...reactions10comments
RA Costs More Than You May Think – Patient Out of Pocket Expenses...Between June and August of this year, Rheumatoidarthritis.net utilized an online survey to gauge trends in RA patients. The entire survey results...reactions10comments
10 Expert Tips on Planning a Great Meal...Overwhelmed at times trying to figure out what and how to cook dinner? You’re not alone. Planning a fantastic meal doesn’t have...reactionscomments
Why ME???!!!...Who knew that when something happens, even the slightest thing, it should not be taken for granted? Well, I most certainly didn't...reactions4comments
Fighting the Fight...My story begins in 1994, I was 16 years old and I had just started a new school. My parents we're very...reactions1comment
RA Can be Beautiful!...RA CAN be beautiful! “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” ― Confucius This quote has so many nuances that apply...reactions2comments
Vitamins...What vitamins and how many are you taking daily? Do you noticea difference?...reactions16repliesDiet & Nutrition
Bridge over troubled waters...Just how much support do each of us need to cope with RA? Seems like a simple enough question, no? Well, not...reactions1comment
Top 12 Kitchen-Friendly Gadgets that Will Make Preparing Meals Easier...Like to cook but don’t have the time or the energy? Here are some gadgets that will increase your efficiency and make...reactions1comment
RA Impacts Much More Than Bones and Joints...When people hear the general term arthritis, they typically think of an older person with joint pain as in osteoarthritis - common...reactions10comments
Being Thankful For RA...It sounds weird. It sounds almost antithetical to say that you are thankful for a chronic illness. But in reality, I am...reactions3comments
