Ra Horizons Are Bright...I started an RA support group in my community, offering face-to-face, more personal interactions, and it gave me friendships for life.... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Life With Juvenile Arthritis: Things I Wish My Parents Had Known...Then support them in their passion, the way parents of athletes support and cheer on their kids.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Dealing With a Lack of Social Support: RA Tells a Complex Story...Social support can be negative, too.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Heroes Everywhere...Last year for Christmas, my best friend gave me a book of inspirational quotes about gratitude. I keep it on my coffee table, and every few days I open it... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Switching Medications ...Do family members and support givers understand what that entails and how to best help you?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesFriends & FamilyTreatment
When Our Service and Support Animals Are in Need...He is no ordinary animal; he has been deemed my emotional support animal by my physician.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Real Talk About Real Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis...RheumatoidArthritis.net is a free online community to support those living with rheumatoid arthritis.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just Need Some Reassurance/Support...I'm 48, female. I saw a rheumatologist for the first time today. In brief, history of ulcerative proctitis for 15 yrs. Remission now. 7 weeks ago, my left wrist began... By Wifeto1momto62 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Has anyone changed mattresses to support your RA?...We are looking at one called Tuft and Needle. Sleeping (for my husband who has RA) is horrible, he flips all night due to terrible hip pain. Has anyone found...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies
FeaturedConversation of the Week: RA & Support Animals...This week's discussion is on RA & Emotional Support Animals (ESA). In this forum we will discuss what exactly an Emotional Support Animal is....Reactions 0 reactions Comments37 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Ugh... why me ???? Needing support :)...Hi :) I've had RA (sort of) connective tissue disease ever since my daughter was born 11 years ago. Started with one inflamed knee than the other..... pretty scary time... By 1keylimepie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Being Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in an Era Where Social Media Didn’t Exist...Even so, there were barely any rheumatoid arthritis support groups, pages, or anything dedicated to life with chronic illness.... By Effie Koliopoulos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Getting Rhematologist support for time off work...However, I can't find a Rheumatologist in my new area that will support my taking time off work when needed under FMLA....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
Topical voltarin? or other treatment for individual joint pain?...compression support? other?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceCopingFlares & Flare Management
"Can We Switch Bodies?" and Other Empathy-Building Ideas...Asking for help has always been a difficult thing for me to do, but it is vitally important to gather support when you’re living with a chronic illness... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A Lesson in Resiliency From My Emotional Support Animal...Then, one day in mid-January, I was rescued and provided with some furry support.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Popular Forum Conversations: June 2022...The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum discussions we think deserve extra attention. Explore the... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
RA and Intimacy: Communicating with Your Partner...I recently wrote an article about rheumatoid arthritis and intimacy, and I received so much feedback from community members on the importance of this conversation. I know that it may... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Sympathy vs Understanding: Others Simply Can't Relate to My Life with RA...Recently, I wrote about a day where I was just over it. I didn’t want to deal with another aspect of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and I felt so... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
