Best Biologic for RA...Hi everyone out there that is suffering from very bad rheumatoid arthritis. I would like some suggestions on some Biologics I’ve been...reactions6repliesBiologic Medication
My Journey With Community Acupuncture and RA...Since my diagnosis over 19 years ago, I have implemented a holistic approach in treating my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I use of combination...reactions23comments
My RA Journey Continues - Irony...Irony. Expected results being the opposite of what is expected. Sometimes serious, often humorous. At least that’s my take on it. Irony...reactions9comments
Stopping and Starting Humira...I recently went through a painful experience. I woke up one morning in incredible pain; my neck was almost locked up, I...reactions18comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hands ...Who here has joint damage in their hands, or had rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms first appear here? What are your favorite...reactions27repliesAssistive DevicesTips & AdviceSymptoms
All of a Sudden, I Needed a Cane to Walk...I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and Sjogren's in 2013. Five years later and living in a different state, I all of a...reactions8comments
Rheumatoid ...It took over Twenty years to diagnose my Rheumatoid arthritis it didn't get diagnosed until 2022 every Doctor was going by blood...reactions2replies
In The Beginning...Super Bowl Sunday 2023. Right hand blew up so swollen it looked like a surgical glove filled with air. After PCP visits...reactions2comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: Advice for the Newly Diagnosed...What do you wish someone told you about managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when you were initially diagnosed? Most people living with RA...reactions12comments
Questions to Ask a New Rheumatologist...I've been lucky enough to have had care with the same rheumatologist for the last 8 years, covering my diagnostic odyssey, medication trials...reactions1comment
I have had great difficulty with the side effects of RA medications...I am allergic to preservatives. Problems with medications: Raw mouth - bleeding Canker sores in my mouth and cold sores on lips...reactions16repliesSide Effects
The RA Journey Continues - Hope Deferred...Hope. Such a small word. Sort of like the words “sand” or “foot”. Words that can be used in many contexts but...reactionscomments
Getting Sick With RA...I am not a good sick person. Now, this might seem bonkers considering I am a 3-decade alum of living with rheumatoid...reactions24comments
The Road to Surgery...My goodness, this has become a legitimate saga. If you've read my recent articles about my reproductive issues, they ended on a...reactions9comments
FeaturedExercising with the S.T.O.P. Method - Example Exercises...Hi! So I wanted to expound a little bit on the article: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/new-year-resolutions-exercise due to a few requests to explain and maybe...reactions18repliesExercise
Parafine heater...Seeking recommendations for a parafine heater for hands and/or feet that heats in a reasonable amount of time....reactions1replyAssistive Devices
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the impact of RA?...To learn more about the challenges of living with RA, we are conducting our In America survey. By taking our survey, you...reactionsrepliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Is there anything you do in the morning that helps you manage RA and begin your day? Feel free to share any......Self-care is not selfish. In fact, it's important when living, surviving and thriving with RA. Share your morning and evening routines/rituals that...reactions99repliesFlares & Flare ManagementExerciseCoping
Explaining My Rheumatoid Arthritis...Over the years, talking about my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and explaining it to others has changed as I have shifted my mindset...reactions2comments
