What Is Chronic Disease Self-Management?...It is both informational and an opportunity to think on areas where you can improve in managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA).... By Michael Booth1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic Illness...Whether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong way to raise a child, new trends, latest... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bills. Bills. Bills....Medical billing. Just saying those two words is enough to make a Delta Force soldier cringe. It’s something all of us who are chronically ill deal with and it’s the... By Daniel Malito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Secondary Impacts...Usually, RA is our biggest health issue but not always. In my case I have three of these autoimmune conditions and it seems what might be good for one is... By L rick Phillips5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Picture Thread! Show Us Your Pet...Emotional support is critical to managing RA. Sometimes that comes from our pets!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
My RA Quiz...Unsure what is next? No wonder. There are so many RA treatment options out there, like biologics and JAK inhibitors. Both work by combating inflammation. One difference: biologics are injected at home or infused in a medical office while JAK inhibitors are administered orally in pill form. Life with RA can feel uncertain at times. But you are not alone. Take this quiz to see how RA impacts your life – and find helpful resources to support you. By Editorial Team
My newest update...Hi all, hope you are all doing good or as best as you can. So, last I had told you, I had increased to 8 mgs and I did have... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
FeaturedFrustration Friday (Judgement Free Vents, Rants, & Open Discussion) ...We get how frustrating managing RA can be. This is a place to talk about it. We can make this a weekly thread if it's helpful....Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesVenting
Conversation of the Week: Managing RA When You Have Other Chronic Conditions...Managing RA/RD when you also have other chronic conditions isn't for the faint-hearted....Reactions 0 reactions Comments149 repliesComorbiditiesCoping
Ask Me Anything Event with RA Patient Leaders...Amanda is familiar with managing multiple chronic conditions, as she also has inflammatory bowel disease.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Emotional Challenges and Stress...Living with the challenges of a chronic disease like RA can be stressful and emotionally challenging. It is no wonder that studies have found that patients with RA, particularly those... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Dealing with RA in Grad School...I am considering a grad school offer from US, and naturally I have some apprehensions about managing my RA in a far off land....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Tracking your RA...Also have a lot of RA in my family so want to figure out what general problems people have with managing their RA. Thanks very much....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesProgressionTreatmentHealthcare Team
Managing Other People’s Perceptions About RA...From the youngest age I can remember, I knew I was different because people looked at me differently. The cause was my juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. I looked sick—often pale, limping... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Attitude is everything...The reality of RA is, in fact, part and parcel of managing your attitude. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Off the Spectrum...I’m too busy managing my illness and living my life to worry about the big picture.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Are Other People Managing Sleep Problems with RA?...Sleep issues are common in many people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In fact, results from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 80 percent of survey participants living... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Treatment Hurdles and How to Overcome Them...Remember, my friends: Managing your RA is a marathon, not a sprint.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Perspectives on Nutrition for RA...Still, while lifestyle adjustments can be helpful for managing RA, medical treatment must still be pursued.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Are You Seeing the Forest for the Trees?...That said, managing that tendency is another component to successfully navigating RA. Nan... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments