3 Easy-on-the-Joints Summer Exercise Activities...The sun is shining, the sky is clear, and my joints are recovering from the winter scaries they experience with the cold...reactions4comments
TENS Unit for RA Pain...Recently, I wrote an article sharing my over-the-counter toolbox of items that help me manage life with rheumatoid arthritis. One of those...reactions6comments
Chemicals that Contribute to Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis...Once I discovered that inflammation was the root of all evil within the rheumatoid arthritis world, I decided that for my own...reactions4comments
I Can Do This!: RA Affirmations...We all know the little blue engine that pulled the train up the mountain by saying to itself, “I think I can...reactions4comments
Making Muscles: Strength Training and Rheumatoid Arthritis ...A few months ago, I broke my hip. Naturally, my leg muscles got really weak, really quickly. Like many people with rheumatoid...reactions5comments
The Pros and Cons of a Gluten Free Diet for RA...Many people are wondering if they should try a gluten-free diet. Even if you haven't been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten...reactions17comments
Watching for Lung Issues...Without fail at every appointment with my rheumatologist, he asks if I have been coughing and listens to my lungs. Every couple...reactions13comments
You Know You Have RA When......There are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms you may experience every day that are not part of a doctor’s work-up. Here's what the...reactions16comments
Rosacea and RA...I’ve been fighting an annoying rosacea flare since November last year. It’s sort of fun (and sardonic) to blame it on the...reactions4comments
RAhope...I was diagnosed 11yrs ago when I was 50 after having a breakdown due to my marriage. Stress bought it on. The...reactions1comment
Coping With a Difficult Recovery...As someone who lives with chronic illness, I have come to expect the unexpected in many ways. Unfortunately, life still throws curveballs...reactions7comments
End of Semester Stress and RA...Who would have thought: I'm sick again! And it's at the worst possible time for a graduate student: finals week. This serves...reactions1comment
How Much Do You Know about Rheumatoid Arthritis?...As many of you already know, the month of May is dedicated to Arthritis Awareness Month. This year, in honor of awareness...reactionscomments
CINCOM Hand Massager Giveaway...*The CINCOM Hand Massager Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This May, we are celebrating Arthritis Awareness Month with...reactions2comments
Sandie...I was diagnosed with RA 8 yrs ago. I am now 68. I started on MTX which I didn’t feel great on...reactions6comments
Why Is Having RA So Expensive?...You probably wouldn't know this unless you have RA—and maybe even if you do have RA, you haven't thought about this—but having...reactions17comments
25 Summer Activities for Bad Pain Days...With summer just around the corner, many of us are ready to enjoy more activity, BBQs, and days in the sun. It’s...reactions6comments
Sara’s Story...I started having issues that were excruciating for a while in my shoulder, but when going to the hospital they told me...reactions2comments
What I’ve Learned From the RA Community...The rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community is diverse. It is full of people from all ages, genders, and geographic locations. The RA community...reactions1comment
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
