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The rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community is diverse. It is full of people from all ages, genders, and geographic locations. The RA community is also full of support. People looking for...

This May, we are celebrating Arthritis Awareness Month with the theme "Togetherness Powers Our RA Community" as a way to highlight that – no matter where you are on your...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...

This giveaway has now ended! Here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, we are celebrating Arthritis Awareness Month this May. The theme is RA Tells a Complex Story. We believe the RA journey looks...

May marks Arthritis Awareness Month! Awareness of life with rheumatoid arthritis is important for caregivers, healthcare providers, and those living with RA. It is also important for everybody else! We...

For our Amplifying Black Voices series, we are exploring how bias in healthcare affects the quality of life for Black people living with autoimmune conditions. Science shows that biases and...

Being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can take years. Many people report their early symptoms were dismissed by doctors or they were misdiagnosed. This delays treatment...

During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has...

The Editorial Team at RheumatoidArthritis.net had the opportunity to interview Wren, a contributor for our online community since 2015. In this brief interview, Wren opens up about her frustrations with...

Results from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 61 percent of survey participants living with RA experienced brain fog within the last month of taking the survey. Along...

It often feels like there aren't any specific words to describe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) fatigue and how it makes us feel. Fatigue is one of the hardest symptoms to cope...

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...

This giveaway has now closed! Here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, we’re choosing to celebrate Arthritis Awareness Month this May by bringing attention to rheumatoid arthritis. Participate with us by sharing and connecting...

For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...

As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...

Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental health is on our minds. Mental Health Month...

As those living with RA, we know that it's so much more than just joint pain. RA can affect our eyes, lungs, heart, and our overall well-being. Over the month...

Traveling when living with the day to day pain, stiffness and fatigue associated with RA can be challenging. Whether you are traveling with medications, traveling back and forth to doctor's...

Weather changes can happen all year long, no matter where we are in the world. Rain, snow, humidity, hot, or cold weather may impact our joints or could trigger a...