Does RA Run in Families?...Editor's note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that vitamin D supplementation increases a person's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis...reactions17comments
Same old disease, same old way of thinking?...At the office recently I was having a conversation with some coworkers about a project that has become a bit of a...reactions1comment
Rheumatoid Arthritis and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactions5comments
With a Little Help from Our Friends: Lessons from Genesis...A couple of years ago, my husband Richard and I had a great time seeing Phil Collins in concert. We were excited...reactions3comments
Summer Fun with RA...Swimming in the springs isn't the same when you have RA. You have to take care of yourself and your body wherever...reactions7comments
Staying Healthy During Transitions...Living with rheumatoid arthritis for most of my life, I’ve had plenty of time to figure out what helps and hurts me...reactions3comments
Infection While on Methotrexate...I first saw my rheumatologist about seven weeks ago, they said they think I am seronegative RA in my knee, wrists and...reactions12comments
Exhausted By Strength..."I dream of never being called resilient again in my life. I'm exhausted by strength. I want support. I want softness. I...reactions23comments
Take Care of You!...A common thread in our community discussions is the lack of family understanding and support you might face when you live with...reactions24comments
The "If You Could Go Back and Not Have RA..." Question...Someone asked me the other day, “If you could go back and not have RA, would you do it?” It’s a question...reactions26comments
Methotrexate Access...Methotrexate is a common drug prescribed to people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. In an autoimmune disease, a...reactions1comment
Navigating Life After An Infection In Replaced Knee...June 17 I was perfectly fine, and within 6 hrs, I could not put any weight on my right knee and I...reactions9comments
How My Cat Has Helped My RA...Cats are very perceptive animals. In my case, my cat, Missy, always seems to know when something is wrong with me, both...reactions22comments
Dive Into the History Of RA: Part 2...In the first part of this history lesson on RA, we summarized the 3 theories of RA origin and discussed the role...reactions3comments
How Fallible Are We? RA and Life Expectancy/Mortality...No doubt, discussing our increased fallibility due to RA is at best, challenging and, at worst, overwhelming. I think we tend to push...reactions13comments
Tired of Being Tired...I’ve had rheumatoid disease (arthritis) for decades. I’ve written about living as well as possible with it for a long time, and...reactions10comments
COVID-19 Vaccinations For People With Autoimmune Conditions...Update: As of August 13, 2021, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends an additional dose of the mRNA...reactions11comments
Is AFib Genetic?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
Things Patients Want Rheumatologists to Know...I recently read an interesting article on Creaky Joints' website: "20 Things Arthritis Patients Wish Rheumatologists Knew." For the article, Creaky Joints asked...reactions9comments
Coping with RA Fear...Recently, I was sitting in the waiting room of one of my doctors’ offices, and I whispered to my husband Richard, “I’m...reactions18comments
