My Life with RA: Interview with Wren...Thank you, everyone, for your support, kind words, and encouragement. And stay hopeful!... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Using RA as an Excuse - A Superpower or a Curse?...I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “with great power comes great responsibility.” Most people attribute it to Spider-man, but it actually came from Peter Parker’s uncle. I think about that... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Helping Versus Causing Harm...It allows me support with comfort. My friend has innerspring mattresses and I did not sleep well. I awoke stiff and sore.... By Mary Sophia Hawks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Journey into a New Career Path with RA...This particular topic is not discussed extensively in literature or support groups.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 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
World Arthritis Day Health Leader Panel: RA Treatment, Support, and Advocacy...44 percent of attendees answered, "I have some support but could use more."... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life Challenge...I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 31. I woke up one morning and hit the floor with horrible pain in my hip. After many test at the hospital... By CommunityMemberf89d761 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How Do I Know to Be True That Which I Know to Be True?...“How do I know to be true that which I know to be true?” This question is a very important to me. It helps me evaluate my own beliefs and... By Jo Johnson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Juvenile Arthritis in Adulthood: Talk About Confusing!...I internally thank my JIA friends every day because I finally have the support I’ve needed my whole life, and I realize that if I’d found this support... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
RA and the "B" Word, Burden...As you can see, there isn’t much you can do when you have a serious chronic illness, like rheumatoid arthritis, and you want to support yourself.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
locking door latch/snib tips...I work in aged care support and have a client with severe RA. She has a security screen which she would like to be able to lock form the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAssistive Devices
Newbie...I live In the Wigan area and I'm struggling to find a local support group for advice and support....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
Help with website!...Frustrating enough to have RA, but when I can't share and get support?! Help!!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
confused by new rheumatologist...She says my hand pain, wrist pain, dry inflamed eyes, flu-like feelings, low grade fevers, fatigue are not RA related because my blood work doesn't support...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesSymptoms
New to the Forum...Glad to find a place with support and advice. I look forward to reading through the forum and sharing info!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
My Tool Kit: Over-the-Counter Support for Managing My RA...and support from each of these, and I don't think there’s harm in trying a few different ones.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments47 comments
What I’ve Learned From the RA Community...The RA community is also full of support.... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Others May Not “See” It, But I Feel It...No two experiences are the same and we want to support you in your journey. Join in on our community conversations below and share your story.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When the Limitation of Rheumatoid Arthritis Becomes Strength...So every day, I would wrap up my knees and ankles in ace bandages for support and take my dog to the beach so she could run and I... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Consideration Wanted...Additionally, during camp, the director or assistant director came by to ask if I needed a minute or any other support.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments