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
Accessible RA Clothes...One aspect you might not hear discussed a lot when you have RA is how inaccessible clothes can be, especially when you...reactions16comments
Why I Live in Leggings - Clothing & RA...The last time I bought hard pants was a decade ago. What are hard pants, you might ask? To me, hard pants...reactions7comments
Sandy's Story: JRA Since 1958...I started having joint pain at age four in my left hand and both feet. I have been living with JRA for...reactions2comments
Dressing Dos and Don'ts With RA: Part 1...I want to start by saying my tips for dressing with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are ones that work for me based on...reactions6comments
Eye Appointments, Plaquenil, and RA...There's an unusual interloper in my healthcare team that is surprisingly related to me having rheumatoid arthritis (RA): an ophthalmologist and optometrist...reactions8comments
RA Medication Interactions...Prior to being diagnosed with RA, I took no prescription medications. I was able to get up out of bed each day...reactions3comments
Sauna Love...About fifteen years ago my juvenile rheumatoid arthritis was raging and my body was rejecting every medicine I tried. I was in...reactions12comments
RA Tells a Complex Story: Arthritis Awareness Month 2021...May marks Arthritis Awareness Month! Awareness of life with rheumatoid arthritis is important for caregivers, healthcare providers, and those living with RA...reactionscomments
Making RA More Visible: Arthritis Awareness Month 2022...May marks Arthritis Awareness Month! As an "invisible condition," rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can often be misunderstood, especially by those who do not...reactionscomments
Ask Me Anything Featuring Rheumatologist, Dr. Baker...Dr. Baker is a board-certified rheumatologist in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. She is a 2-time published author of “The Rheumatoid...reactionscomments
Ask Me Anything Event with RA Patient Leaders...Amanda is familiar with managing multiple chronic conditions, as she also has inflammatory bowel disease. Amanda understands how RA can impact parenthood...reactionscomments
Togetherness Powers Our RA Community: Arthritis Awareness Month 2023...May 1 kicks off Arthritis Awareness Month! Awareness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is important for many reasons. RA is a condition that...reactionscomments
