Pandemic Lifestyle Changes Have Benefited My RA...There are certain tasks in life, things I both love to do and despise, that are compounded by challenges and changes because...reactions5comments
Making the Most of Your RA Telemedicine Appointments...Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of healthcare as we know it. In the infancy of the pandemic, clinics and...reactions3comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Is a Family Affair...You’ve probably heard the saying, “it takes a village….” It’s usually used in reference to raising children, but it also applies to...reactions3comments
Orencia!!...I have been getting an IV of Orencia for some time. Going to get my next IV in May. It will be...reactions10comments
Finding Comfort in Music..."You told me once I have a rebel heart...I don't know if that's true" -First Aid Kit As I've written in a...reactions9comments
Just Need Some Reassurance/Support...I'm 48, female. I saw a rheumatologist for the first time today. In brief, history of ulcerative proctitis for 15 yrs. Remission...reactions6comments
Mobility Instability: Balance and RA...Thanks to the volatility of RA joints, balance issues are a sad reality of the disease. It only makes sense that if...reactions8comments
RA Fatigue Affects Every Aspect of Life...It often feels like there aren't any specific words to describe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) fatigue and how it makes us feel. Fatigue...reactions5comments
Re-assessing My Triggers...After 10+ years with RA, I think I have a pretty good handle on my symptom triggers. You know, the things that...reactions9comments
Work From Home Environment and Adjusting for RA Pain...I have been lucky enough to work from home since long before the pandemic began. Due to my chronic illnesses, I have...reactions5comments
RA and My Work from Home Setup...Long before the pandemic, I worked a remote-based job. Although my company had an office about 45 minutes from my home, not...reactions4comments
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Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactions1comment
Invisible Illnesses & Handicapped Parking...Ever since the day I was first issued my handicapped parking placard, I have been waiting for someone to give me a...reactions4comments
Evusheld Feels like Winning the Immunocompromised Lottery...It feels like I recently won the lottery. No, not the lottery with money involved, but the lottery to receive a dose...reactions8comments
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Shelbie Atwater...Shelbie was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Hi, my name is Shelbie and I was just recently diagnosed with RA. I am...
