Fatigue & Weakness...Fatigue is overwhelming tiredness, extreme lack of energy, and weakness over time. When you are fatigued, you feel exhausted and tired. Fatigue...
Fractures and Bone Loss...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks healthy tissue of the joints, cartilage, bone, and organs. Studies have...
Eyes and Vision...It is common for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to affect the eyes. Studies have found that 30 to 40 percent of people with...
Cascading Consequences...It seems like with my rheumatoid arthritis that one little thing going wrong can cause a cascade of negative consequences. It’s like...reactions10comments
What To Expect When Expecting RA, Part 2...Well, it's here: part 2 of the hotly (yeah, right) anticipated guide to what to expect when you are expecting RA. In...reactions3comments
What Is Chronic Disease Self-Management?...This is a breakdown of how researchers and physicians think about self-management. It is both informational and an opportunity to think on...reactionscomments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease that affects more than joints within the body. It can affect connective tissue and internal...reactions6comments
Practical Ideas to Manage RA and Depression in a Post-COVID19 World...In a post-COVID19 world, it is easier than ever to find yourself sinking into the abyss of depression. Loneliness and isolation are...reactions2comments
The Connection Between MGUS, Lupus, and Rheumatoid Arthritis...Living with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis calls for constant learning. There is much to know about these complex illnesses, varying treatment options...reactionscomments
Choose Your Symptom...Or, pick your poison. Rheumatoid arthritis is a fun disease. It wreaks havoc on every part of our bodies. It provides a...reactions17comments
Weight Fluctuations When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis...Perhaps one of the most frustrating things about having rheumatoid arthritis is the cyclical relationship between RA and weight. I’m not sure...reactions3comments
Gizmos, Gadgets, and More!...Recently, I have seen several articles reviewing gizmos and gadgets that help people with rheumatoid arthritis. A couple of these articles have...reactions21comments
Only In My Dreams...I never remember a time when walking was easy. Yes, I remember when it was easier, but never easy. Being diagnosed with...reactions5comments
How Much Is Too Much with RA?...I feel like throughout my journey with RA, this question haunts me as one of the most difficult. Often, I have had to...reactions5comments
The Things You Cannot See...Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) are called “invisible disabilities” because most people who have them do not have highly visible...reactions16comments
Fighting Discrimination...During normal times, I love to travel. I have been to many places in the US and some lovely places internationally. So...reactions16comments
The Sleep Test...As I had written earlier, one of my doctors was worried that I may have sleeping problems. To be honest, over the...reactions12comments
Fatigue Stinks. That's It....Well, I think it’s time, once again, to talk about fatigue. More and more lately, I have seen our community members talking...reactions99comments
Use Caution While Exercising with RA...I recently got back to my swimming regimen after 8 months of not being able to swim in our indoor pool due...reactions9comments
Monica’s First Day Out...…during the pandemic, that is. Yes, I have gotten a couple of takeaways here and there (only things that I could blast...reactions4comments
