Caretaking, Caregiving, and Care-Needing With RA: All the Same?...Those of us with chronic illness are frequently on the receiving end of caregiving. It is just a fact of the disease...reactions12comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: Inspirational RA Experiences...The RA community is full of exceptional and inspirational people, all with unique stories and experiences to share. We are lucky to...reactions6comments
Unpredictability: The Undefined RA Trigger...I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what comes next. It’s a pretty big subject when you live with a chronic illness...reactions22comments
What Is an RA Flare?...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease. This means it is a long-term illness that requires ongoing care. RA can affect different...
Red Flags: How I Knew It Was Time to Find a New Rheumatologist...If I were asked to describe my relationship with healthcare providers, one word comes to mind: loyalty. It’s true that when I...reactions21comments
Statistics: Who Gets Rheumatoid Arthritis?...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common type of arthritis. It is an autoimmune disorder, which means that the body attacks itself. It...
My Long-Term RA Journey...I have had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for most of my adult life, and I am now 75. I have undergone many different...reactions1comment
Phantom Fevers...After reading stories concerning phantom fevers, I wanted to share my own. This was one of the symptoms I had regularly for...reactions8comments
Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis...Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has challenges due to symptoms common with the disease. But lifestyle and dietary changes may help you...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right...
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing...
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
Coping with RA, Fibromyalgia, and Autoimmune Pain...I am diagnosed with many conditions, such as: rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud's, Sjögren's, fibromyalgia, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and...reactions15comments
In the Dumps...I have had RA and fibromyalgia for 25 years. I have tried lots of different biologics and other medications over that time...reactions5comments
RA, But Different...Aside from having had RA for almost 40 years (long before biologics were even thought of), I also have other arthritis conditions—namely...reactions10comments
How to Explain Your RA Fatigue...Fatigue. It seems like we talk about fatigue all the time. Every month is a new article or post about fatigue. We’ve...reactions13comments
Beginning, Middle, and Moving Forward: A Personal Journey...I was in the USAF and kept getting migraine headaches; my neck hurt every time I moved it. The military said, "You...reactions1comment
