I Don't Have Time for This!...This week is difficult. I’m having a small flare and a few more things. Mother’s Day is in a few days. My...reactionscomments
Symptoms and Diagnosis: RA Tells a Complex Story...This May, we are raising awareness about rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during Arthritis Awareness Month. RA tells a different story for everyone living...reactionscomments
Why I found the need for providers and health care personal to better understand RA... I found that my primary doctor was compassionate but didn't fully understand RA. I was wearing my wrist support and he made...reactions3replies
Drugs and Prescription Medications for RA...Drugs are an important part of managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), both for pain management and to slow or stop the disease process...
RA Tells a Complex Story: Arthritis Awareness Month 2021...May marks Arthritis Awareness Month! Awareness of life with rheumatoid arthritis is important for caregivers, healthcare providers, and those living with RA...reactionscomments
Monica’s Tips for Handling Mornings...I’ve never been a morning person. For that matter, I’ve never been a night owl either. I guess I am an all-around...reactions35comments
Potential Causes and Risk Factors...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease caused by a problem with the immune system. In RA, the immune system attacks the...
Understanding RA Stages and Progression...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means that your immune system begins to attack and damage your own...
Time Passing Me By - Kids and RA?..."Passing Me By". It’s a song by The Pharcyde from back in the day, but it’s also something that’s been on my...reactions14comments
How Not to Be Dismissed as a 20-Something Female with RA (Part 2)...Recently, I wrote about my personal experience of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. While I began displaying concerning symptoms during my childhood...reactions6comments
Rheumatoid Nodules - Share Your Pictures...For those who don't know, rheumatoid nodules are firm lumps that develop under the skin that can be as small as a...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Springtime and Renewal During the Continued Pandemic...Thirteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic, how are you doing? Although people are getting vaccinated at an impressive rate around the country...reactions7comments
Mental Health and RA...I want to start a discussion about mental health and RA. It is so important for us to be mentally healthy. I...reactions13repliesNewly DiagnosedAwarenessDepression
Working Through the Night When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis...Lately, I’ve had a few work and personal deadlines that I’ve had to meet, some that required working into the night —...reactions2comments
What Are Rheumatoid Nodules?...Some symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) occur outside of the joints. These are sometimes called extra-articular features. Rheumatoid nodules are a common...
Blood Tests for Rheumatoid Arthritis...When you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), your blood may show certain signs. Your doctor will look for these signs, or markers, when...
Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term (chronic) autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means that your immune system begins to attack and damage healthy cells.Damage...
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-term) disease characterized by inflammation, joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. RA is only one of over...
Rituxan infusions...Hello, my Rheumatologist wants to put me on rituxan infusions. I am a little scared. I was wondering how rituxan has worked...reactions14repliesBiologic Medication
There’s Got to Be a Better Way to Buy Wheelchairs...Honestly, it’s only gotten worse during the about 30 years that I’ve needed a wheelchair. It keeps getting harder, more crooked (as...reactions13comments
