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
Popular Forum Topics – November 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
But, you look so good… Help me understand...Okay, I don’t mean to “flare” anyone up, but I don’t understand the degree of negativity people express about, “But you look...reactions3repliesAwarenessFriends & Family
Frustrated...I was diagnosed with RA 18 months ago, i have had 3 lots of medication but unfortunately I had severe reactions to...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Consideration Wanted...I’ve written a few articles about the lovely compassion of people in the face of my disability and I have another one...reactions3comments
RA and the Restroom...While I live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I also manage Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. In fact, for...reactions12comments
Handle Unpredictability ...How do you handle the unpredictability that RA brings? If you make plans one week with friends but a flare comes up...reactions17repliesTips & Advice
Thumb locks up...A few days ago my thumb started locking up. Its quite painful. I massage the base of my thumb and after a...reactions2repliesSymptoms
