Unusual Symptoms of RA...Painfully red, swollen joints are the most apparent annoyance when living with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. However, did you know many unusual symptoms can be connected to RA? These symptoms may...reactions82comments
Explaining trouble i have with finding words....I was diagnosed at 4yrs old with JRA. Now at 57 ,I am greatful for biologic. My issue is that some people don't understand how my speech is affected with...reactions2repliesAwareness
What does RA look like in your feet and ankles ?...I have a lot of pain in my hands and wrist. Nothing yet in my toes or ankles. What should I look for or expect ?...reactions1reply
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 our joints are swollen, painful, and/or compromised in...reactions8comments
Boilogics...Been dealing with RA for 15+ yrs have tried Nsaids. Can no longer take due to taking blood thinners. Tried Dmards. Had a terrible reaction to them. Rhumatologists is finally...reactions2replies
Good foods for RH...Is it true that some foods can help with inflammation?...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Orencia!!...I have been getting an IV of Orencia for some time. Going to get my next IV in May. It will be my 10th and I have not made any...reactions10comments
Hot Back...I’ve been diagnosed with RA for about a year now but longer than that I’ve had a Hot Back. Not all the time but it feels like I have a...reactions8repliesSymptoms
Swelling toes...I've had RA for 40 years and my toes have never given me a problem until the past couple months. It start in the afternoon or evening with my toes...reactions1replySymptoms
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...reactions5comments
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 have RA. As a result, this year's theme...reactionscomments
OXO Good Grips Container $100 Gift Card Giveaway...The OXO Good Grips Container $100 Gift Card Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This May, we are celebrating Arthritis Awareness Month with the theme "Making RA...reactions12comments
FeaturedAsk Me Anything Live: With Amanda Osowski and Daniel Malito...*Updated at 6:00 pm est on 5.25.22* Thank you for participating in our Ask Me Anything! This thread will be locked, but we will select the winner of the OXO...reactions271repliesAwareness
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 wake the rheum beast from its already turbulent...reactions9comments
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 all employees worked from that physical location. When...reactions4comments
Confused,Stressed but still hopeful ...I’m a 49 year old factory worker (21 years with company)who works extremely long hours trying to get by life as pain free as I can. I’ve had 2 mri’s...reactions4repliesDiagnosisWork & Employment
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
