New Study Reveals Challenges of Exercise with RA...The exercises were a protocol of isometric knee extension exercises.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Seronegative RA, the Piano Player, and a Delayed Diagnosis...Results from the blood tests were inconclusive. ... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
One Is the Loneliest Number...I have noted over the 20+ years I have had RA that most of us were, and still try to be, highly independent, go-getters. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Listening to Caregivers: Recollections from a Caregiver Seminar...Disclosure: All travel and food expenses related to the conference were covered by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pain, Reborn...OK, that could have been why my hands were so bad the next morning, but I sort of doubted it.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What Is Hijama (Wet Cupping)?...Hijama is an Arabic word meaning “sucking” or vacuum.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Returning to Yoga...They were responsive and gracious, offering suggestions of classes and teachers.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
World Arthritis Day...Unfortunately, most people who hear the word “arthritis” picture grandma’s hands hurting too much to knit, or perhaps grandpa walking with a cane.... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Did My Lung Disease Cause My RA?...Little did I know that my lung infections were also causing my immune system to go haywire and revolt.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Positivity and Reinvention...My students had already been well-trained, and my words were descriptive and encouraging.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Prednisone Burst...My eyes were not more dry than usual or anything.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Now's the Time to Make a Better Bed for Pain Relief - Mattresses...It’s where we spend nearly a third of our lives, after all.... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Stretch Marks with RA?! What?!...After talking with my doctor (and yes, maybe doing some sleuthing on WebMD), it looks like a lot of these symptoms are signs of a thyroid problem — either... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
"You Would Feel So Much Better if You Just ______."...I’m sure each of you has heard all these and more. This past week, I got earfuls of this from one of my friends.... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
We Need to Talk About RA Fatigue: Results From Our 8th RA In America Survey...Sluggish, weary, lethargic - sometimes, these words aren’t enough to capture how RA fatigue makes us feel.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
RheumatoidArthritis.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...For more details on how We share your data with third parties, review our Privacy Policy.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Using Hygge to Cope With RA...Have you ever heard of “hygge”? What is your idea of a hygge activity? Share in the comments below!... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Holidaches...Then I heard a story about a man who is 38, the same age as I am. He has two daughters, just like I have and they are about... By shelbieatwater2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When RA Seems Secondary...We found out about 24 hours after we hadn’t heard anything from him.... By Leslie Rott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
RA + Aging = A Big Challenge...I work with seniors, I see how the realities of aging can weigh on folks, triggering anxiety and depression. Well, RA does that too! ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
