Remission: Real or Wishful Thinking?...The concept of remission was not even on my radar during the first year or so after being diagnosed with RA. My physician...reactions5comments
Understanding A Social Security Disability Denial...After the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While...reactions5comments
It's Not Too Late...I get a flu shot every fall, usually after a routine rheumatologist appointment. The VA medical center where I get my care...reactions8comments
How to Avoid the RA “Snake Oil” Marketers...I clearly remember that once I began to do any type of research or reading online with regard to rheumatoid arthritis, it...reactions1comment
My 20th RAnniversary...In September 2000, my life changed. I was 22 years old and was in what was supposed to be my last semester...reactions4comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of RheumatoidArthritis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions4comments
Just Me...My name is Rebecca. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. And when it happened, I didn’t know what the heck happened. I...reactions2comments
To My RA, Thank You!!!...The uninvited house guest. I have for years compared my arthritis to an uninvited houseguest that just won’t leave. I never invited...reactions1comment
Showing Off My Scars...Throughout the years I’ve accumulated quite a collection of scars. If I were a painted canvas, I would be an original, abstract...reactions4comments
When to See the Doctor...With RA it seems like there is always something going on: pain, swelling, even the occasional fever. So how do you sort...reactions2comments
Your Incredible Shrinking Wren...I'm a slightly smaller wee bird these days. In January, I challenged myself to get serious about dropping some excess weight. The reasons...reactions7comments
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me That?...On a recent visit to my rheumatologist, we were sitting with a medical student when my doctor asked me to explain how...reactions18comments
A New Medication...Last December, I made the switch from taking methotrexate and a biologic injection to a new medication: Xeljanz. Methotrexate had worked well...reactions4comments
Caring for Our Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health...Practicing self-care looks different for each of us. For some, self-care means looking after our physical well-being. For others, it also means...reactions1comment
MRI of the Cervical Spine...You guys know that I have RA and lupus. Have been on methotrexate, prednisone, gabapentin and a Rituxan drip. Now for the...reactions1comment
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace Rights...When you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers...reactionscomments
When Lupus Limits Physical Affection...Do you know what my husband needs? A hug. A reassuring hand on his arm. A gentle back rub. All simple physical...reactions2comments
Finding a Good Rheumatologist...People who have chronic health conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or other similar diseases might be advised by their regular doctor or...reactionscomments
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic Arthritis...Please do not take this as the standard stiffness all of us with psoriatic arthritis usually experience first thing in the mornings...reactionscomments
Ask The Advocate: How PsA Impacts Daily Life...Psoriatic arthritis can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches...reactionscomments
