Bracing Myself...I remember purchasing my very first brace after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Disease (RD). It was for my right wrist. My wrist...reactions2comments
Guest Post: Visible Courage - What This Year’s Theme for Invisible Disabilities Week Means to Me...Invisible Disabilities Week is recognized every year during the third week of October. In recognition of this year's Invisible Disabilities Week held...reactions1comment
Missing the Big Picture!...Do you ever feel like the dots are not connecting, the pieces are not lining up, or you are missing something? Odds...reactions8comments
My First Fall...Since my rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and, shortly after, my osteoporosis diagnosis, I knew I had a) a high fall risk and b)...reactions38comments
Financial Planning Considerations for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Having a chronic condition is expensive. At age 2 when I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, I had no idea what...reactions7comments
The Golden Years...I am 72 years old. I have had RA since my son was born 42 years ago. It started quickly. I woke...reactions4comments
I Am Fine...I am fine - not great, not terrible; just "fine". I used to be good - great, even. But then, the rheum-dragon...reactions19comments
Always Looking for Help!...I have had six infusions and haven't had any relief so the doctor did more intense blood work to look for a...reactions2comments
Jealousy: A Confession...I confess - sometimes I am jealous of other people’s good health. I want those arms that have shoulders that can swing...reactions8comments
RA - Same Disease, New Symptoms...I’ve lived with joint pain for as long as I can remember, but I wasn’t diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) until 2016...reactions21comments
New RA Accessibility Tool for the Cold, Winter Months...I recently found a new tool/product that has really transformed how I handle the cold winter months. Although I’m in Florida, the...reactions2comments
Dealing with Loss, Failure, and RA...Disappointment. Loss. Failure. These are things that everyone has to deal with, but those who live with chronic illness and especially rheumatoid...reactions6comments
Much Pain, No Gain - Living Life with Limits in a "No Limit" World...Most of our lives, from a very young age, we are told to "overcome your limitations," "don’t let your shortcomings hold you...reactions3comments
Disabled...I recently decided to take the plunge and start attempting to file for disability. I live in America so I know, going...reactions9comments
Feeling Like You're All Alone in the World...Sometimes, and particularly lately, I've been feeling lonely. And while this might seem hyperbolic — I know I'm not lonely because there...reactions8comments
Popular Forum Topics – November 2021...The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition like rheumatoid arthritis requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance...reactionscomments
Should I Have to Be This Strong?...I don’t know where it comes from, but there is a saying, "We’re only given in life what we can handle." I...reactions4comments
I’m Losing a Friend...(Not my usual positive can-do article. Angry and sad instead). We’ve been friends for 52 years! Fran (age 87) and her husband...reactions12comments
