"Pregnancy in Rheumatic Diseases" at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting...Though this drop in number may seem discouraging, I personally think that setting appropriate expectations for patients in this area is very important.... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Who Can Help Me Get My Next RA Fix?...Who are the doctors in the area who send their RA patients to the clinic for Rituxan infusions?... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Crash Course in Emergency Preparation...We were on vacation in Orlando and didn’t have access to a car or people that we knew, but we were in an area where it was safe (as... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
RA: Not Just Joints or Bones But So Much More...RAIA 2017 data shows us that of all the respondents (who live with RA) about 25% of them also live with mood disorders like depression.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
The Hazard of Becoming My Own Doctor...I learned that rheumatologists may not have a magic bullet, but neither does the complementary medicine arena.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Goals and Dreams Can Still Exist with Rheumatoid Arthritis: My Experience with Creating a Vision Board...It was the physical act of visually placing inspirational words and pictures into 1 set area.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis = Reality Adjustment...I have endured severe hardships in every single area of my life these past 16 years.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Experiencing Chest and Rib Cage Pain with RA...This pain, inflammation, and tenderness in the sternum area is called costochondritis, an inflammation of the cartilage near these joints.... By Cheryl Crow1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
What to Do with Health Anxiety when You Have RA?...Once again, I had to prove to them about my condition, my body, and my life, advocating for myself yet again in this fitful anxiety drama.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
A Sharp Poke in the Ribs...I should try alternating heat and ice packs on the area and take some ibuprofen for the pain. I shouldn’t worry, he said.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Jawbreaker...Dinner at home that night was smashed peas with mashed potatoes and gravy.... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
The Importance of Patient Feedback...And while my son was very brave, I worry about how a less cooperative child would have been treated.... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness...Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1–800–273–TALK (8255) or Live Online Chat.To get general information on mental health and to locate treatment services in your area... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life Doesn't Stop Because We Have Rheumatoid Arthritis: 4 Tips to Get Caught Up...House projects, laundry, work drama - on and on life goes whether we are drowning in fatigue and pain or not.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a Vaccine...Every area of the country is quite different. Before changing your personal efforts or traveling, check the guidelines in your area.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Letter to Myself, Pre-RA Diagnosis...Be bold, and be brave, and know that clarity takes a long time to arrive, but when it does you are both grateful and angry.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What to Tell Others...In a different arena, I rarely ever share. As much as I like my coworkers, I don’t share how I am feeling unless I think it may be affecting... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Thoughts For People Newly Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 1...read stories about extreme survival- examples of how resilient and strong other people have been in different harsh circumstances helps inspire me to be brave... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Popular Forum Topics – December 2021...Breathing and Lung Issues with RAA community member wonders if others in the RA community experience trouble breathing.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Resilience and RA: A Call To Action...Sometimes it has taken me decades to fully learn to be resilient in an area, for example, learning not to be frustrated and angry when my body prevents... By Kathryn Elton, OTR4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments