What Life With RA Is Really Like: Results from the 2022 RA In America Survey...While there is a bit of controversy surrounding the idea that RA can be an invisible illness, there are certain things people with RA deal with that even... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
A Moment of Strength in All This Uncertainty..., that our conditions are not invisible, and educate others on what we deal with every day!... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
We Are More Than Just RA, We Are People With Lives...Assuming people are simply the sum of their illnesses is nothing new; it’s been going on for years, and having a so-called “invisible illness” like rheumatoid... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments64 comments
How Does RA Impact Quality of Life?...As with many chronic conditions, particularly those considered to be “invisible illnesses”, the full impact an individual’s life can be difficult to assess... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Put on a Show...Maybe I should stop thinking of it as a weakness but as a way to advocate for myself and invisible illnesses.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Misplaced Identity: Losing My Place in Society...As human beings, probably since the beginning of time, it’s natural to think about how we fit into the "larger" society in which we find ourselves. It’s often how we... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Mind Reader...Here’s a thing: expecting others to know we’re in pain if we don’t tell them. Here’s another: feeling frustrated or angry with them because they don’t. How can they know... By Wren5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Everyday Heroics...Isn’t it true that sometimes a person doing the right thing can really turn your day around? I certainly have felt this way! This is something that I call “everyday... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Understanding & Consideration...To have RA (the invisible illness) is no joke.... By esteeg1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Showing Off My Scars...Many are invisible, living in our memories and hearts.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
“How Are You Today?” and Other Hard Questions...Each time I encounter another person I face a choice: should I pretend to be the person I think I’m supposed to be or should I be authentic? Whenever we... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
The Handicapped Spot & Blue Fever...Of course, I’m talking about the handicapped parking spot, and it is a constant source of issues for those of us who suffer from this sometimes invisible... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Revisiting Diagnosis: A Reprise of Where I Was...This is one of the conundrums of having an "invisible" illness: sometimes it's not immediately apparent that someone is sick constantly or has their disease... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When I Was Questioned for Using a Disabled Parking Placard...That’s why the chronic illness I have is called an invisible illness.... By Effie Koliopoulos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Hair (Not the Musical)...One of my frustrations with having an “invisible” disease is that it’s not always easy to know if a medication is working.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
How to Stick Out...I feel for my friends with RA who struggle with an invisible illness that they have to explain to others, who are often not understanding and supportive... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How She Keeps Living with RA...It is, unless you look closely, invisible. I can say its name aloud in public and not have anyone shrink away in fear or disgust.... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pain Before Beauty?...Even though it’s an “invisible disability,” the condition can show up externally, if you take a close look. Nodules can form near joints.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When RA is All Too Visible...I often read about RA and other autoimmune diseases referred to as “invisible diseases,” which they are for many.... By rawarrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sixteen and....battling RA?...I've begun to find ways to get involved and to spread awareness about invisible illnesses and what they mean. Every day is a fight.... By megkoelzer1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments