Understanding Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)...Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory condition that causes joint and muscle pain and stiffness in the body. Most people who...reactionscomments
To ER or Not To ER?...I’ve been pretty sick this past week, but just normal people sick. Coughing, fever, sore throat, eye infections, all the usual stuff...reactions4comments
Coping With RA Burnout When You Feel 'Over it'...I have lived with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since I was a child. Since before I went through puberty. Since the...reactions64comments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Tips on Mornings with RA...Mornings are difficult, especially with RA. I’ve found lately that I’ve had a lot more trouble staying asleep, and at first, I...reactions35comments
A Bout of Three Cavities...Recently, I had a routine dentist appointment that went a little awry. For the past 22 years, I have had a pretty...reactions24comments
My RA Downfall - The Year It All Went Wrong...When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in 2014, I never imagined the complex journey that lay ahead. Despite my condition...reactions2comments
Put on a Show - Say I Have RA or Not?...I’ve often said being young with Rheumatoid Arthritis presents some unique challenges and deciding to show my symptoms is a regular debate...reactions25comments
How To Know if Your Biologic is Still Working for RA...I use a biologic agent that costs about $15,000 every 4 months to administer. I have used it for 7 years and...reactions43comments
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to manage Rheumatoid Arthritis everyday RheumatoidArthritis.net...
Natural Remedies, Vitamins, and Supplements...A variety of natural remedies including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other supplements may be taken by people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). These...
Morning Misery...I am not a morning person. I pretty much hate mornings, actually.Even before I had RA, I was always happier and more...reactions63comments
Surgical Techniques for RA...With the introduction of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), joint inflammation and damage can be minimized or stopped in most people with rheumatoid...
The Activity Hangover...Everyone knows about hangovers, where one indulges in too much alcohol and then pays for it the next day in headaches and...reactions27comments
Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3...“Well, your tests look good.” I don’t know how many times I’ve heard this, but if I were to take a guess...reactions61comments
Faking It...Many people with “invisible disabilities” have felt at one point or another that the severity of their condition is called into question...reactions34comments
The Great Coffee Debate..."I Don't Drink Coffee. Should I Start?" is the headline of an article I just read in The New York Times' "Health"...reactions29comments
I Am So Tired of Fatigue...Of all the things about rheumatoid arthritis I hate (and there are too many to list here), fatigue has to be one...reactions66comments
Poison Ivy and the Immune Response...A few weeks ago I felt incredibly lucky to be doing yard work. I usually leave outdoor chores to my husband, as...reactions11comments
Complications of Getting Dressed...One of the things people without rheumatoid arthritis may be surprised by is that getting dressed with RA can be complicated! I...reactions29comments
