The Televisit...That sounds like the name of a futuristic sitcom, doesn’t it? (By the way, I lay copyright on that name.) The current...reactions2comments
The Handicapped Spot & Blue Fever...With the holiday season coming up, and shopping-a-plenty on everyone’s list, I think it’s a perfect time to revisit one of the...reactions5comments
What Was I Thinking??..."What was I thinking?" How many times do we say this to ourselves? Never about the same things though. With rheumatoid arthritis...reactions5comments
Joint Swelling, Tightness or Stiffness...Joint pain, swelling, tightness, and stiffness are the most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Joints in the hands, wrists, feet, and...
Wrist Pain...The wrist is a complex joint that allows us to accomplish many of the hand and finger movements we rely on for...
Seronegative RA, the Piano Player, and a Delayed Diagnosis...By the time I finally received the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, it was not an unexpected surprise. I had experienced strange symptoms...reactions13comments
Cindy Brown...Cindy was previously an advocate for RheumatoidArthritis.net. Cindy is a young adult living with RA, having been diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis...
Depression and RA – the Link That Cannot Be Ignored...I am writing this post in mid-October 2020. And frankly, I am getting tons of emails from political campaigns asking me for...reactions3comments
Difficult Holiday Planning Conversations...With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing into fall, it is time to plan for the holidays and have some potentially challenging conversations. Although...reactions3comments
Ankle Swelling & Inflammation...Ankle pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation are very common in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). One study found that about 90 percent...
The Waking Nightmare of RA...Last night I had a nightmare. In my dream, I felt a strange sensation in my right wrist, and looked down to...reactions17comments
Take the Connected Health Survey! (CLOSED)...In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Making Smarter Choices...You’ve heard the adage: work smarter, not harder. One interpretation is that it’s about using your brain and not just your body...reactions5comments
Carla Kienast...Carla was previously an advocate for RheumatoidArthritis.net. Carla Kienast is a free-lance consultant offering a wide range of corporate communications services and...
Simponi...Well, I finally administered my first injection of Simponi. This was last week on Wednesday. I had a virtual visit with my...reactions1comment
Foreign Travel with RA...In December 2019, I was invited to speak at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) biannual meeting. I was invited to speak in...reactions2comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
RA Timeout...Lately, I have noticed a burning desire to just step away from everything RA. The question is: How do I take this...reactions2comments
RA Fatigue is Ruining My Life...I was diagnosed with RA, fibromyalgia and an overlap of lupus. I also have thyroid cancer and several other health issues. I...reactions8comments
Very unhappy...I used to be heathy avid runner. I had silicon breast implants for 37 years. They ruptured. They were removed. I had...reactions3comments
