Re-Embracing the Nap...I’m about to say something blasphemous (for me). Over the past 6 months, I stopped napping! I know, right?!?! Ms. Embrace the Nap, Take the Nap, PRIORITIZE the nap stopped...reactions5comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Is a Family Affair...You’ve probably heard the saying, “it takes a village….” It’s usually used in reference to raising children, but it also applies to RA. You see, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness...reactions3comments
Managing Shame ...Do you experience shame when it comes to RA? One of our writers shared how, for him, RA triggers shame (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=40217). For those who can relate, do you have any...reactions37replies
Golimumab ...My rheumatologist gave me my first shot of Golimumab on Thursday and I was hoping to hear how other people found the injection...reactions2replies
My Experience with Food Insecurity and Rheumatoid Arthritis...Food insecurity is defined by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a “lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” It is very well-researched and...reactions12comments
Walking Slower May Be Better When You Have RA...I walk a lot. It’s my main form of exercise, and I walk at a fairly quick pace — one of my recent walks was a 16:30-mile. And while I...reactions2comments
RA and Having a spinal fusion ...Has anyone had a spinal fusion surgery for repair of 2herniated discs that pinched nerves, and attempt to treat spinal stenosis of the spine. The discs collapsed on top of...reactions62repliesSurgery
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Shame...Shame. It goes hand-in-hand with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic illness, and disability. Every day, we get one thousand little subconscious hints that we should hide our illnesses and feel embarrassed about...reactions27comments
Being Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in an Era Where Social Media Didn’t Exist...One thing I wish I had back 17 years ago when I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis was more resources. Informational pamphlets at a doctor’s office or magazines that featured...reactions2comments
Finding My New Rheumatologist, Part 1...My rheumatologist told me that he is retiring in May. Gulp. I have been with him a long time, and I have always treasured his advice and skill in treatment...reactions6comments
Severe RA and treatments...My husband was dx with severe RA over a year ago. So far no meds or combination of meds have done anything in the way of slowing things down. methotrexate...reactions4repliesBiologic Medication
Has anyone had wrist surgery...I am contemplating wrist surgery, total wrist replacement. I've discounted fusion of the wrist as an option. Any advice or insight?...reactions10replies
My RA Care Team Includes My Therapist...When most rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients think about their disease management care team, I imagine they first think about their rheumatologist, followed maybe by a physical therapist, perhaps a chiropractor...reactions5comments
Finnish sauna or Infrared sauna for RA...I would like to build in my house a small sauna, which give me a lot of relief to my poor joint. I am struggling to make a decision between...reactions4repliesFlares & Flare ManagementAssistive Devices
Happy for Hand Therapy...When I was growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now juvenile idiopathic arthritis or JIA), my favorite therapy was hand therapy. There are a lot of reasons. I enjoyed doing...reactions11comments
Seeking a New RA-Friendly House...I’ve moved a lot in my life - mostly by choice, and often because I was convinced I would feel better somewhere warmer, dryer, or just different. It helped that...reactions18comments
Bracing Myself...I remember purchasing my very first brace after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Disease (RD). It was for my right wrist. My wrist began to hurt in a way that demanded...reactions2comments
Dating: When to Tell or Not to Tell?...Disclosing to someone new in your life, whether that's a romantic partner, friend, employer, coworker, or anybody else, can be complicated and difficult. It's especially challenging and anxiety-inducing when it...reactions11comments
My Heart...I was diagnosed with RA in 1952. I am 72 years old. In June 2020 I had a near-fatal heart attack. A widow maker they call it. I immediately went...reactions7comments
