Skin Infections and RA: A Rather Gross Story...Many community advocates on our site have discussed a variety of complications that come from having RA. From heart problems to high...reactions11comments
Learning lessons from the good times...Even though experiencing “good times” with RA may seem out of reach, I have found that when those good times happen, it...reactions3comments
The Need to Improve Transportation Accessibility...Since I don’t drive and use a motorized wheelchair for mobility because of my rheumatoid arthritis, accessible transportation options are essential for...reactions10comments
Racquel H. Dozier...Racquel H. Dozier was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2002. At the prime of her life, Racquel and her family had relocated...
How RA Changed My Expectations of Parenthood...Before I was a mother, I dreamed about all of the things that I would do with my children. From thoughts of...reactions6comments
Diving into the History of RA: Part 1...The cause and history of RA are widely unknown. Researchers believe RA may be due to a combination of genetic predisposition and...reactions26comments
How I Thrive...People often ask how I can be so upbeat with all my limitations? My answer is "what other way is there?" I...reactions4comments
My Experience with COVID-19...After over two and half years of the pandemic, I finally caught the virus. I tested positive after attending an in-person event...reactions1comment
Invisible Illness: A Name Coined by Someone Who Didn't Have RA...“Invisible illness.” There’s been a lot of talk about this increasingly inaccurate phrase lately. Many of our community members tell stories about...reactions10comments
The Distractions of RA Brain Fog...As we continue to deal with direness of our present condition, I've noticed that the brain fog I've written about in the...reactions32comments
The Journey of Trusting Yourself...Today I realized something that has become a valuable lesson… again. I realized that I’m very good at determining how much I...reactions11comments
Oh Kneecap!...When I had my knees replaced as a teenager (almost 30 years ago) due to my juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, my surgeon worked...reactions12comments
I Wish Prednisone Didn't Have Positive Effects on My RA...Along with rheumatoid arthritis, I live with another autoimmune condition called Crohn's disease. Luckily, the same systemic biologic I was prescribed for...reactions4comments
Coping with Uncertainty...Life certainly holds a lot of surprises (global pandemic, anyone?), but I think it creates even more surprises for people with rheumatoid...reactions9comments
Self-assessment Tools and RA...Finding a good rheumatologist can be a challenge. Getting an appointment with a good rheumatologist can sometimes be even harder. Once you...reactions8comments
Popular Forum Conversations: June 2022...The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum...reactionscomments
RA, Shoe Envy, and Mini Skirts...The other day I was walking down the street and saw a woman with great knees. I know, knees, really? But I...reactions6comments
RA and Preparing for Event Accommodations...I love going to events. Things like concerts, listening to speakers, book tours, comedy shows, exhibits, conferences, comic con - you name...reactions14comments
More Anxiety!...I have read so many comments about anxiety and RA. Suffering from both—one diagnosed at 36 and years of being told my...reactions7comments
