Relief, Anger, Grief - Emotions and RA...My feelings about living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) unfolded over a fairly long time. I have struggled with RA symptoms since childhood...reactions6comments
The Telltale Chronic Illness - Is My Time Running Out?...I’m running out of time. Or, at least, that’s what it always feels like. Having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness, in...reactions21comments
Switching Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication: A Guide to Help Others Understand What That Means & How They Can Help...In July 2021, I had to do something that is unfortunately very familiar to me. I had to say goodbye to a...reactions8comments
The Maestro...Cue the orchestra. The Maestro is ready to play once again. This time with special guest star COVID-19. I do not know...reactions6comments
What Would Inclusion Look Like?...For me, it’s so easy to focus on how much inaccessibility still exists throughout the world and in my community that I...reactions2comments
Falling into Winter with RA...It’s “winter” here in Florida. Of course, I use quotation marks around that because it doesn’t really get that cold where I...reactions7comments
Colder Weather and the Return of Creaky Joints...I know it might be odd to talk about cold weather while I'm living in Florida, but there's a fall chill in...reactions7comments
Popular Forum Topics - October 2021...The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. To that end, each month we are...reactionscomments
When the Limitation of Rheumatoid Arthritis Becomes Strength...Living with rheumatoid arthritis is humbling. Walking through the world, we are reminded of our limitations, especially if we look around and...reactions6comments
Monstrous Medical Misconception: You Can’t Have RA If You Can Exercise...Exercise and being active are important parts of staying healthy and fighting back against the effects of aging and disease. Everybody and...reactions9comments
Osteoporosis Woes with Rheumatoid Arthritis and My New Mantra...A few months ago, my ability to put my head in the sand about my osteoporosis came to a grinding halt. I...reactions13comments
My Experience in Dealing with Shoes and RA-Related Foot Issues...I had been living with RA-related foot pain since I was diagnosed in 2004. Unfortunately, my foot pain symptoms were not taken...reactions5comments
My Life with RA: Interview with Wren...The Editorial Team at RheumatoidArthritis.net had the opportunity to interview Wren, a contributor for our online community since 2015. In this brief...reactions2comments
My Struggle with RA...Since being diagnosed with RA about 8 years ago it has been a journey. There have been times I've screamed in pain...reactions4comments
The High Price of Living with RA..."Americans should not have to live in fear that they will go bankrupt if they get sick." -- Bernie Sanders In June...reactions15comments
There Is a Season….for RA Changes...As each season winds down, I find myself considering where I am at in my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey. It is a...reactions9comments
COVID Vaccination Antibodies With RA...In mid-August, another milestone of the COVID-19 pandemic was announced to the public concerning the approval of a third COVID vaccine booster...reactions15comments
Managing??...When people ask how I am, I often say, "I’m managing." Acquaintances will say, "Great," and move along. Friends will say, "Managing...reactions4comments
The Jerk Inside - Being an Annoying Patient...The reluctantly annoying patient. We all know them – they live inside us and only begrudgingly make an appearance when all other...reactions8comments
Changing Jobs for My RA...A little more than 5 years ago, I changed jobs with the hope that it would be my last full-time position (fingers...reactions6comments
