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
Compression Socks for Pain and Swelling - Community Feedback!...Pain and swelling in our feet and ankles are common symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis, and finding relief is important. While the use...reactions36comments
RA and Plantar Fascitis: What Do Lacrosse Balls and Bottles of Ice Have in Common?...Ever since I was in my 20s, I’ve always enjoyed a really good foot massage. Not just a light-handed rubbing of the...reactions17comments
Creating a Rheumatoid Arthritis Self-Care Space...Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has affected every area of my life, like it also does to so many of you in...reactions26comments
Accessible Alternative Short-term Pain Management Options...You need many options when you are battling varying degrees and types of pain on a daily basis. Whether it is stabbing...reactions3comments
Coping With Itchy Skin and RA...I have had dry skin for most of my life but did not know, until several years after being diagnosed with rheumatoid...reactions36comments
Community Views: RA and Intimate Relationships...Many people associate the month of February with Valentine's Day and the centuries-old symbol of the heart. But did you know that...reactions6comments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition...
Always In Pain...I have been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for most of my adult life. I was finally diagnosed in 2018. I take...reactions30comments
Surviving...I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when I was 12 years old. I’m 55 now. Over the years, I have...reactions8comments
