Christmas Is Not Always Full of Happy Memories...From the time I was 8 years old, my Christmas memories were of my mother's constant fight to live. My mother suffered...reactions13comments
Find a Creative Way to Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis...So, you probably don’t know this since I don’t write about it much, but my husband is a man for which I...reactions7comments
RA Acceptance vs Surrender...Some people believe that accepting and moving forward with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis may lead to surrendering to it as well. I...reactions3comments
Xeljanz and Cholesterol tests ...My Rheumatologist is talking about changing my meds. and is leaning towards Xeljanz. All the literature on the drug says it messes...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Breathing or lung issues and RA...Does anyone have any experience with breathing or lung issues and RA?...reactions21repliesSymptoms
Lessons from Bugs Bunny...When I was a kid, Saturday morning was my jam. And my favorite part of the morning was watching Bugs Bunny on...reactions5comments
Mental Health and the "notOK" App...Rheumatoid arthritis affects every aspect of a person’s life. It affects a person physically, socially, and mentally. It also impacts their ability...reactions1comment
RA Holiday Survival Guide...The holidays. There is nary a more stressful time when it comes to dealing with people and as much as I love...reactions10comments
RA Stomach Pain...I started methotrexate once a week now for 4 weeks. Since then I am having terrible stomach and esophogus pain. Has anyone...reactions13repliesSide Effects
The Power of Our Words to Help Heal Our Rheumatoid Arthritis and Overall Health...I ran across an old article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) titled the “Effects of Writing About Stressful Experiences...reactions15comments
In America Survey Results...We recently released our results from the 9th In America survey (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=38362). What surprised you most about the results shared?...reactions22repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Does RA Run in Families?...Editor's note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that vitamin D supplementation increases a person's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis...reactions17comments
I have a Boil...Hi to all, I have a Boil in a private area and its getting more inflammed very red very painfull and i...reactions11repliesSymptoms
Dealing with RA Grief!...There's a lot of grief in having rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We know the pain that RA causes (achy joints, low-grade fevers, tons...reactions12comments
What does this sound like to you?...Four days After the covid vaccine (may be coincidence) I got muscle weakness/tightness but I can function fine, tendon pain in forearm...reactions9repliesSymptoms
"Just Joint Pain?" Think Again: Results From Our 9th RA In America Survey...One of the most frustrating aspects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the lack of awareness and constant misinformation. RA is often dismissed...reactions16comments
PREDNISONE...Hi guys! I would like others comments regarding the use of Prednisone. I have been on it over 15 years. My rheumy...reactions8repliesCoping
Sudden Eye Issues...After my diagnosis with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (now juvenile idiopathic arthritis) as a child, I have made regular visits to the ophthalmologist...reactions7comments
Misc...I hate RA. One minute your be-bopping along and then you feel the pain😔.Then before you know it BAM!! You're on some...reactions10repliesVenting
Medical Insurance - How to Deal with and Stick It Out...Insurance. It’s a necessary evil when living with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness and many of us spend an inordinate amount of...reactions8comments
