Amplifying Black Advocate Voices: How Bias Has Affected My Patient Journey...Most doctors at this clinic saw me for free thanks to my nephrologist.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Balance Arthritis and Cycling...Do you want to ride on trails with crushed gravel or a variety of surfaces? You may want a hybrid bike with grippier and wider tires.... By Lisa Emrich5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
First, Second, 20th Opinions...I've even taken two separate trips down to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and was told both times by the doctors, "I'm sorry, I don't know what... By Angela Lundberg6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
10 Green and Red Fruits & Veggies to Eat When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis...Also, in a clinical study, short-term use of betalain-rich concentrate significantly improved knee discomfort and joint function which may help with those... By Melissa Halas-Liang7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Questions to Ask a New Rheumatologist...I've been lucky enough to have had care with the same rheumatologist for the last 8 years, covering my diagnostic odyssey, medication trials, and luckily... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Three Parts of Chronic Illness Fatigue...It's a triple-decker sandwich of exhaustion and energy drain, and some days, it's impossible to avoid.... By Daniel Malito1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Pain of RA...So the clinical method is out.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments59 comments
Finding a Good Rheumatologist...Many rheumatologists see patients and also conduct clinical research.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
If Murphy’s Law Was A Disease, It’d Be RA...(Took them six tries, though, but that’s a post for Blood-Cancer.net ) Well, I learned my lesson and I’ll never ignore things again... is something... By Daniel Malito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Community Health Leaders...enrollment into clinical research.... By Editorial Team 12 min readBookmark for later
A Compilation about RA Pain...arthritis awareness month, we would like to help spread the word and give some of our share-worthy articles that either discuss pain, or serve as tips and tricks... By Lauren Tucker1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Having RA Does Not Mean We Are Not Whole...Again, I would likely never have gone there had it not been for the trials and tribulations of RA.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What is AFib?...Atrial fibrillationa, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Summer Travel Tips...I enjoy both longer trips (like my recent travels to London) and weekend-type trips. For me, variety in travel increases the fun.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cushing's Diagnosis: Juggling Multiple Chronic Illnesses with RA...She confirmed my symptoms were consistent with a Cushing's diagnosis, but I would have to do a bunch of lab tests in order to have a clinical diagnosis... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Quality Sleep is Hard with RA: Tips and Tricks...Everyone has their own tips and tricks to encourage quality sleep. This is what helps me!... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Methotrexate Access...The Arthritis Foundation has a toll-free helpline staffed by a licensed clinical social worker and trained staff. Call them at 1-800-283-7800.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My RA Care Team Includes My Therapist...My therapist is a critical part of my RA team.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Chronic Illness Runs in My Family...In this article, I want to discuss the trials and tribulations that she has been experiencing, both in a vein of expressing what all of us with RA have... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
"Can We Switch Bodies?" and Other Empathy-Building Ideas...It is important both physically and mentally, and it will inevitably encourage a better understanding of the trials you experience.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments