Spotlight

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...

The Editorial Team at RheumatoidArthritis.net had the opportunity to interview Mariah Zebrowski Leach. Since her first article in 2013, Mariah has documented and shared her experience of living with rheumatoid...

Our Editorial Team spoke with Carla Kienast, an advocate for the RheumatoidArthritis.net community who has been writing about her rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey since 2014. Carla was diagnosed with RA...

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...

A rheumatoid arthritis (RA)diagnosis brings about various challenges and a range of emotions from grief to relief. Results from the 2019 RA In America Survey highlights one of many aspects...

What is seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? In simple terms, a diagnosis of seronegative RA is given when a person has strong symptoms of RA but tests negative in their bloodwork...

When a loved one is having a flare, it might not be obvious how to help—especially when that loved one does not ask for assistance. Of course, almost everyone would...

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

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...

May marks Arthritis Awareness Month. Now more than ever, let's bring awareness to what it's like to live with rheumatoid arthritis. This year, we’re all about making your voice heard...

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...

Self-care might sound like a buzzword, but in the face of pandemics and natural disasters, it’s downright necessary. There is a fine balance between protecting your physical health and guarding...

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...

May marks Arthritis Awareness Month. This year, we’re all about making your voice heard. Let's bring attention to rheumatoid arthritis! While sharing your story can be an empowering way to...

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...

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...