The Boogie Monster of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Anger (Part 2)...In my last article, I talked about realizing that anger has been part of my life with rheumatoid arthritis and why it took me so long to figure that out...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Charting a Careful New Course Post-Pandemic...As signs that the long COVID-19 pandemic is retreating and more people get vaccinated, the health and safety restrictions are being lifted and I am pondering about how to make...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 5 days agoPicture Thread! Show Us Your Pet...Emotional support is critical to managing RA. Sometimes that comes from our pets! Below, share a picture of your pet that is helping you manage RA just a little bit...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Share Your Summer Footwear...Finding RA-friendly footwear that is comfortable (and stylish) can be a challenge. Below recommend your favorite footwear that is RA-friendly!...Reactions0reactionsComments63 replies
Stiff and Tired: Surviving the Evenings with RA...Although being treated with Plaquenil has made a huge impact on my quality of life, I realize that evenings are still difficult for me in terms of managing my rheumatoid...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Prednisone Burst...Prednisone is my RA’s life-long friend. I have taken a low dose every day since my diagnosis in 2010. Because of this, I usually have free reign to bounce between...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent hospital stays, difficult or noticeable symptoms, and constant...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect your finances and your family’s. However, there is...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing, copays, travel, and more. But help is available...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your job done. When this happens, you may find...
RAGS...I have been trying different kinds of medications. I am so over this I just want my life back. I hurt all over my body now 3 weeks ago. My...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Waking Up Early when You Have RA Can Be a Struggle, But I Like It...I, and many other RheumatoidArthritis.net contributors and moderators, have written extensively on problems with sleeping when you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). From joint pain to waking up constantly throughout the...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Changes...I just found out that my beloved rheumatologist is retiring at the end of 2021. While I knew it was coming, I was not prepared. This is the doctor who...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dr appointment...Hi, Help, I have a Doctors appointment tomorrow. I never know how to talk to him, because I don't really know what to say. You see, I'm not sure of...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTips & Advice
Multiple Co-Morbidities Connected to Worse Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Outcomes...A systematic review of 19 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) studies found RA patients with multiple co-morbidities (or two or more long-term conditions) experienced impacts to their health and quality of life...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Infusion, Delayed Confusion, and the COVID-19 Vaccine...Ahh, it is finally here: infusion day. I have been waiting for over a month to have the infusion. Each day of waiting makes my body pay the price for a...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
My Story...Hello all, I'm not really sure how to really put most of this into words, but I'll do my best. I'm 34 yrs old, and have had chronic daily migraines...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Has anyone used stem cell therapy for R.A?....If so, did it help?. Any information would be greatly appreciated....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does Anyone Have Reiki Treatments For Their RA?...I will go for my first session tomorrow afternoon. 60 minutes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
