Why Is It So Difficult to Talk About Having RA?...I recognize the irony in actually writing this question here - this is a forum to read articles and engage in conversations...reactions26comments
Travel and RA: A Reprise...I'm just getting back from a beach vacation in Jekyll Island, GA. It's about 3 and a half hours away from where...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My One Year RA Diagnosis Anniversary...There are many wonderful long-haulers living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who share their valuable knowledge and experiences on this platform. However, I...reactions4comments
To Adapt or Not to Adapt, Or Is It Even a Question?...Living organisms have an amazing ability to adapt to their environments. Humans, even more so, can adapt quickly based on a variety...reactions2comments
FeaturedHas Menopause Impacted Your RA Journey?...Lynn Marie shared her experience with RA and early menopause (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=39727) How has menopause affected your ability to manage RA?...reactions16repliesSymptoms
Knee Replacement...I have had RA and osteoarthritis for 21 years. Over the years have had several surgeries on feet, hand, and now my...reactions18comments
Pfizer injection booster...Hi to all Dont know weather to have the booster injection for covid as had really bad reaction to the last jab...reactions17repliesFlares & Flare ManagementAssistive Devices
Covid vaccine question (not political 😉...I have worked in the Covid population since the start of the pandemic, so when I was offered the vaccine last December...reactions1replyFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsTips & Advice
Improving symptoms...I’m hoping I don’t drive everyone nuts here!😂 Having a place to vent and read is such a help! This is day...reactions9repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Early Menopause...It was 2011. I was 35 years old and walking through a store with my mom. The airflow and temperature in the...reactions22comments
Rest vs activity...While I’ve read the medical/technical recommendations, I’m curious to know what works best for all of you. With my earlier symptoms, stiffness...reactions9repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & Advice
Grappling with RA Hangover...I wake up feeling like I’d spent the last night on a bender with Keith Richards. My eyes are scratchy, my face...reactions6comments
Trying to come out of denial...I’m 51. Started having finger pain/stiffness about 2.5 years ago that waxed/wand for months. About a year in, my feet and ankles...reactions5repliesAwarenessSymptoms
Leflunomide ...I have been on Leflunomide for 6weeks now and to be honest I am getting no benefit from it at all as...reactions6replies
Odd symptom without explanation...Showing results for 'Nobody can figure out what is causing it (not yet), but at random times I get strong,painful itching on...reactions10repliesSymptoms
Guilt. It's a Package Deal With RA...Guilt. It goes hand in hand with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and, really, all chronic illnesses. Why? It’s not like we asked the...reactions50comments
Dealing With RA Fatigue Beyond Collapsing on Your Bed!...When life is chaotic — you know, those days where you work long hours, meeting after meeting, and then come home, only...reactions2comments
Rheumatoid Disease and Dementia: Is There a Link?...Rheumatoid disease (RD)* can cause more than joint pain, destruction, and disability (as if that’s not enough!). It’s an autoimmune disease that...reactions3comments
Is My RA Medication Working?...My pathway to a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis was lengthy. But, I felt so grateful to have reached a definitive answer - it...reactions2comments
The Athleisure Way of Life...There is one thing I dislike more than mornings and that’s clothes. Clothes are the worst. They are constricting, they carry more...reactions3comments
