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
Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Not 'Just Arthritis'...I had a conversation with one of my friends recently about RA. We were discussing chronic illnesses and the intricacies of their...reactions10comments
What to Expect: Methotrexate...As a newbie to the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community (although not a newbie to the chronic illness community), I truly had no...reactions147comments
5 Things Not to Say to Someone Living With RA...I’ve spent my whole life with joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. In my younger years, it was chalked up to growing pains...reactions96comments
Community Perspectives: Strange and Unexplained Symptoms...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex condition with many different signs and symptoms. Sometimes, the experience of a new or unexpected RA...reactions6comments
Potential Thyroid Problems and RA...Guess what? There's another autoimmune disease on the horizon right now for me — potentially — as I'm still waiting on my...reactions18comments
The Most Comfortable RA Wear...I recall years ago that trying to dress while dealing with RA was at best difficult and at worst impossible. The clothing...reactions26comments
Skinny Jeans Are Not My Friend: Adventures In Getting Dressed with RA...I’ve never been a fashionista. I try to keep up the best I can with the latest ideas of what to wear...reactions11comments
So Long, Sandals...I practically live in my red, double strap Birkenstock sandals. I slide them on as soon as it's warm and dry enough...reactions7comments
