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...reactions8comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions12repliesTips & 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...reactions4comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions11comments
Has anyone used stem cell therapy for R.A?....If so, did it help?. Any information would be greatly appreciated....reactions1reply
Does Anyone Have Reiki Treatments For Their RA?...I will go for my first session tomorrow afternoon. 60 minutes...reactions1reply
Waiting times for rheumatology ...How did your RA progress while waiting for your first rheumatology appointment?...reactions8replies
Why I Live in Leggings - Clothing & RA...The last time I bought hard pants was a decade ago. What are hard pants, you might ask? To me, hard pants are anything that feels hard to get on...reactions7comments
Hashimoto's ?...So my immunologist says I have borderline Hashimoto’s, as shown from my blood work. I see a new rheumatologist next week as I have moved - my former one put...reactions5repliesComorbidities
Heave Ho – Lifting with RA...Lifting without igniting a flare may be one of the biggest challenges we face in our day-to-day lives. When you stop and really consider how many times a day you...reactions5comments
Dressing Helpers for Rheumatoid Arthritis: 4 Ideas to Try...Have you ever found yourself staring at your sock wondering what to do next? If you’re like me, the next step usually involves a groan, followed by, “Why is this...reactions9comments
My Continuous Updates!...My rheumatologist appointment on May 4th ... I am still on Simponi and will be tested for Sjogren’s syndrome when things open up more. I also had a test done...reactions2comments
Andrographolide / MTX...Anyone has used Andrographolide (commercial name Paractin) with or without Methotrexate? please share your experience...reactions2repliesAwareness
Take the Person Before Patient Survey...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like rheumatoid arthritis can...reactionscomments
The Pain of RA & How to Cope...I think it’s time for a practical post, don’t you? We’ve talked about a ton of abstract concepts lately and, while those are valuable for sure, they aren’t going to...reactions10comments
