What I Wish My Doctor Told Me About RA...I spent years living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) before I was correctly diagnosed. I remember asking every provider I saw about the...reactions36comments
Weather changes...I live in a climate where, in winter, we can get drastic weather changes, including huge temperature fluctuations and strong winds. I've...reactions44repliesWeather
Is My Pain Related to My (Lack of) Memory?...For a long time, I’ve wondered why my best friend remembers my childhood better than I do, why I get lost so...reactions6comments
Much Pain, No Gain - Living Life with Limits in a "No Limit" World...Most of our lives, from a very young age, we are told to "overcome your limitations," "don’t let your shortcomings hold you...reactions3comments
I’m Losing a Friend...(Not my usual positive can-do article. Angry and sad instead). We’ve been friends for 52 years! Fran (age 87) and her husband...reactions12comments
Getting Older with RA and Used Napkins...“Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.” My grandfather was rather famous for saying that every time he had an ache...reactions12comments
Knee Issue cartilage, meniscus, bone erosion ...Saw this photo in an RA forum that popped up😳... Identical to what ortho told me from my MRI back in November...reactions3repliesHealthcare TeamSurgeryTreatment
Ageism in Rheumatology...This year, I was invited at the last moment to participate on a panel at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) meeting...reactions13comments
How I Handle Moving Stress, Part 2...I just moved across the country for school. The full move was a lot, but I managed to keep stress at bay...reactions8comments
RA-United!...Last summer, I was happily and unexpectedly RA-united (reunited) with my friend Mara, who also has rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We first met...reactions3comments
Popular Forum Topics – December 2021...The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum...reactionscomments
Goals and Dreams Can Still Exist with Rheumatoid Arthritis: My Experience with Creating a Vision Board...I have been battling rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for 17-plus years now. When I was younger, I was a dreamer and a goal...reactions21comments
My RA and My Grandson...I have raised my grandson since he was 2 or 3 weeks old. We danced, wrestled, played, ran, climbed, swung, slid, etc...reactions3comments
When Is It Time For Knee Replacement Surgery? Part 1..."You’re not old enough for surgery," said my first orthopedic doctor 4 years ago, "but you will need total knee replacement at...reactions22comments
Ignoring the RA Ticking Clock in the New Year...Yes, it’s that time again. New Year. The time when everyone is making resolutions and promises to themselves for what their 2022...reactions6comments
2021 Recap: An RA Rollercoaster...2021 was truly a weird year. From the pandemic continuing to having to go back to work in-person to starting graduate school...reactions4comments
The Mental Chaos of RA...Most of us understand that the very nature of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), physically speaking, is chaotic and unpredictable. I have always understood this...reactions8comments
What is this rash and spots...I was diagnosed with RA just over a year ago. I was given a small booklet, and prescribed methotrexate. For the last...reactions11repliesSymptoms
The Benefits and Downsides of Strength...When people ask me, "How do you have the strength to live with rheumatoid arthritis and disabilities?", I shrug because I know...reactions6comments
Asking for Help - Do It..."Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill." We've all heard the saying. It’s the world’s way of telling us not to...reactions14comments
