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...reactions7comments
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...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
