Does it Hurt? And Other Questions that are Really Hard to Answer ...I recently was talking to a good friend of mine who lives with ulcerative colitis, and the conversation turned toward how hard...reactions5comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and College, a Guide to Academic Accommodations...If you are a college student with rheumatoid arthritis, the following article is addressed towards meeting your needs in the classroom through...reactions1comment
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Tools...Be on the lookout for new tools to help you manage and learn about RA. RA can cause a wide range of...
Single, childless and suffering with RA...In various support groups for rheumatoid arthritis, I see so many posts from people whose husband, wife or significant other is unsupportive...reactions7comments
RA, Fibromyalgia, & Teaching P.E....Hello all, my story is simple: get up in the morning, try to get to the gym for workout, get coffee, get...reactions1comment
Pain Be Gone!...Hi everyone. I'm eventually back online again. It's been a while, so I'll briefly re-reintroduce myself. And hope for the best with...reactions3comments
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Paula Jayne White...Paula was previously a health leader on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Paula Jayne believes in the words of her idol RuPaul: "The key to navigating...
Craniosacral Therapy for RA Treatment...I really like to try to treat my rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain through a holistic approach. Over the past 18+ years...reactions7comments
Community Views: Changing Perceptions of Rheumatoid Arthritis...Before a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis, many people have an incomplete picture of the disease. We were curious about how their perception...reactions4comments
I Am Not a Warrior...I refuse to be a warrior in the war on RA. Every time I go to an arthritis-related event, they honor warriors...reactions24comments
Childhood Stress and Trauma: Can It Impact the Development of RA?...This article was inspired by my current rheumatologist. She is my eighth rheumatologist, and I believe 8 is my lucky number. I...reactions67comments
New Improvements to ABLE Accounts...Many people who receive federal benefits for disability have a challenge with being able to save due to asset restrictions. While you...reactions4comments
Safety of RA Drug Treatments in Pregnant and Nursing Women...A majority of drugs have the ability to cross the placenta and come in contact with a developing fetus. Those that pose...
Chronic Inflammation, Dopamine, & Motivation...A friend of mine posted an article on her Facebook page recently that I thought was interesting: "Chronic Inflammation Removes Motivation by Reducing...reactions28comments
The Right Things to Say to Someone with RA...We’ve all been in those situations where someone shares with us that they have cancer, are in need of surgery, or have...reactions5comments
What to Expect at Your First Rheumatologist Appointment...If you have recently been referred to a rheumatologist, or if you have been reading up on rheumatoid arthritis and it seems...reactions7comments
A Hoarse of a Different Color...About 3 years ago, my voice started getting hoarse now and then. I’d be talking to someone, just minding my own beeswax...reactions45comments
Would You Rather Be Sick or in Pain?...Every two weeks, I gather the cardboard box from the refrigerator, pull back the lid and read the warning printed on the...reactions22comments