Very Frustrated...Hi all, As I’ve shared before, I’ve had 82 surgeries to either fuse, replace, or—in one case—completely remove a joint. For over...reactions40comments
It's a Robbery....When I was in my 50's and told I had RA, I was too busy with a full-time job and raising two...reactions4comments
RA Journey...I was diagnosed with RA 10 years ago. I'm 71 years old today. Shortly thereafter, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. While...reactions3comments
Leanne Donaldson...Leanne was previously a health leader on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Wife and mother to three young children, Leanne Donaldson writes about family life and...
Kelly Mack...Kelly was previously a health leader on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Kelly Mack was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age two in 1979. Since then...
Nan Hart...Nan was previously a health leader on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Nan is a retired Executive Director of three elder service programs in Vermont where...
Franki King...Franki was previously a health leader on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Franki, short for Francesca, was born in Los Angeles and diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis...
Community Views: RA in Extreme Weather...Winter is fast approaching for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Many of our community members on RheumatoidArthritis.net have shared their...reactionscomments
From Remission to Flare...I lost my husband to cancer 14 years ago. Sometime after the funeral, I woke up one morning and could not move...reactions11comments
RA in Longer Winters...Never in my life have I experienced the amount of snow that has fallen in Wisconsin this winter, and apparently, this is...reactions11comments
Surviver of JRA for 66 years...My name is Linda Martin. I am 73 years old and was diagnosed with quick-onset chronic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) in 1959...reactions2comments
Caretaking, Caregiving, and Care-Needing With RA: All the Same?...Those of us with chronic illness are frequently on the receiving end of caregiving. It is just a fact of the disease...reactions12comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: Inspirational RA Experiences...The RA community is full of exceptional and inspirational people, all with unique stories and experiences to share. We are lucky to...reactions6comments
Unpredictability: The Undefined RA Trigger...I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what comes next. It’s a pretty big subject when you live with a chronic illness...reactions22comments
What Is an RA Flare?...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease. This means it is a long-term illness that requires ongoing care. RA can affect different...
Statistics: Who Gets Rheumatoid Arthritis?...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common type of arthritis. It is an autoimmune disorder, which means that the body attacks itself. It...
My Long-Term RA Journey...I have had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for most of my adult life, and I am now 75. I have undergone many different...reactions2comments
Phantom Fevers...After reading stories concerning phantom fevers, I wanted to share my own. This was one of the symptoms I had regularly for...reactions8comments
Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis...Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has challenges due to symptoms common with the disease. But lifestyle and dietary changes may help you...
Coping with RA, Fibromyalgia, and Autoimmune Pain...I am diagnosed with many conditions, such as: rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud's, Sjögren's, fibromyalgia, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and...reactions15comments
