Weightlifter Scared It Might Be RA...Hello, I am a very active 64 year old bodybuilder (yes), and I am in great shape (on the exterior). In the...reactions4comments
No Room for Comfort...Diagnosing takes a while. Let's just say that I was misdiagnosed 5 yrs earlier than when I was diagnosed properly. Living with...reactions1comment
RA Causing Failing Joints and Little Bumps...I was diagnosed with RA ten years ago.I had to have my right index finger knuckle fused, I have had one hip...reactions6comments
How to Talk About RA With Kids...It is a remarkable (and stressful) responsibility to shape young minds' understanding. As a mother, I don’t take this job lightly as...reactions4comments
Asking for Help Is a Skill...For those of us with RA, asking for help is not as easy as you'd think. Many of us are "type A"...reactions7comments
Making Others Believe About RA...I spent a lot of time with my cousin, a nursing instructor, years ago. Around that time, my large joints were rapidly...reactions9comments
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My RA Hands: Shades of Pink, Purple, Red, White, and Blue...About 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with Raynaud’s syndrome secondary to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). My hands can get really cold and...reactions53comments
RA and Misconceptions - Why Us?...Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most enigmatic chronic illnesses out there; dealing with it daily is a herculean feat. Fatigue, pain...reactions38comments
What Comes Next After Graduation: Health Insurance and RA...I’m finishing up my graduate degree this May 2025, and while I am excited at the prospect of what comes next, one...reactions16comments
Experiencing Chest and Rib Cage Pain With RA...If you've ever experienced chest pain with rheumatoid arthritis, you aren't alone. This pain, inflammation, and tenderness in the sternum area is...reactions26comments
Dear Friends, Family, and Coworkers: I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)...This article is for my dear friends, family, and co-workers. I wanted to let you know that I have a diagnosis of...reactions129comments
RA: We Never Know What Is Lurking Around the Next Corner...A little over a year ago I shared a story here entitled "RA Grab Bag Goodies." I had a Baker’s cyst rupture...reactions3comments
RA and Cancer...Since being told I have cancer, my RA flares have gotten worse and more often. Is this because my body is fighting...reactions5comments
Community Share: Our Favorite Devices for Coping With RA...There are many different types of devices, both medical and non-medical, that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) find helpful in coping with...reactions8comments
My RA Foot Pain Relief With Red and Infrared Light Therapy...In my 20 years living with rheumatoid arthritis, foot pain has been a chronic issue. The pain, at times, can be excruciating...reactions24comments
When the Weather Hurts...I have lived in the midwest my whole life, growing up in Illinois and attending college in Iowa. I am used to...reactions58comments
Medical Gaslighting...I just read an interesting and very relatable article in the New York Times. In the article, experts share tips on how...reactions73comments
Explaining My RA Fatigue...There’s 1 symptom of rheumatoid arthritis that I struggle with, regardless of my disease status. Even on my best days - days...reactions91comments
Why I Changed My RA Biologic...I did something a little crazy, but it made sense to me: I changed my biologic. My previous one was working great...reactions27comments
