Tips For Choosing and Outfitting Your WalkerAre you in need of a walker? In this video, you will learn how to choose a walker that works best for you and also tips on how to accessorize...reactions5comments
Tips for Safely Using a WalkerIn this video, I will show you a few tips on how to use your walker safely in the house. Specifically, you will learn how to get up and down...reactions1comment
Changing or Adding RA MedicationThis is a follow-up to my previous video on tips for trying new RA medication. Here, I give a break down of some of the difficulties and challenges of choosing...reactionscomments
Describing the Worst Days with Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of RheumatoidArthritis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...reactions2comments
Tips for Opening All Kinds of Doors with RAUnlocking doors, using keys, and twisting handles can be difficult when you have rheumatoid arthritis pain in your hands. Occupational therapist and our RheumatoidArthritis.net patient advocate Cheryl Crow is here...reactions2comments
Experiencing Chest and Rib Cage Pain With RAIf you've ever experienced chest pain with rheumatoid arthritis, you aren't alone. This pain, inflammation, and tenderness in the sternum area is called costochondritis, an inflammation of the cartilage near...reactions22comments
RA and Fatigue, Parts 5-8Fatigue is an invisible and incredibly difficult aspect of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Mike continues a deep dive into rheumatoid arthritis and fatigue. ...reactionscomments
Love Your FeetIn this video, Nan chats about taking care of our feet with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially during the months we are in shoes! Listen as Nan shares some of the...reactionscomments
Tips for Pre-OpAfter dealing with osteoarthritis issues in her finger digits for so long, Nan decided that it was time to have surgery to repair it and decrease discomfort. Nan talks about...reactionscomments
Fatigue and RA Part 4: BiopsychosocialIn the fourth video in this series, Mike continues a deep dive into rheumatoid arthritis and fatigue. The biopsychosocial model of mental health and fatigue are explored in this video...reactionscomments
Fatigue and RA Part 3: DepressionFatigue isn't just all in your head. It's a real symptom of RA that impacts daily life. This is the third video of a multipart series on fatigue and rheumatoid...reactions5comments
Adjusting to New SpacesAfter a recent move to Virginia, Nan talks about the process of adjusting to new spaces when living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). After becoming familiar with the space of her...reactions1comment
A Model for Fatigue and RAFatigue is an invisible and incredibly difficult aspect of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This ongoing symptom is not well understood and unfortunately very hard to treat. In this video...reactions2comments
Neck Stretching ExercisesNeck pain is often a nuisance for many living with rheumatoid arthritis. In this video, Nan provides some tips on simple and effective stretches for neck pain and strain that...reactions1comment
Parenting with RAAs the father of two young children and a teenager, Michael shares his experience of parenting while living with rheumatoid arthritis. ...reactions3comments
Advanced Foot StrengtheningRA can have a huge impact on our feet and our gait. Specifically, some may experience a change in their feet shape or collapsing arches. For this video, Mike provides...reactions2comments
Heating UpIn this video, I describe the benefits of using heat to manage the discomfort of RAjoint pain. I talk about how the different methods and applications of heat can help...reactions3comments
What Is Chronic Disease Self-Management?This is a breakdown of how researchers and physicians think about self-management. It is both informational and an opportunity to think on areas where you can improve in managing rheumatoid...reactionscomments
Attending College with RAIn this video, I provide some tips for current and future college students who are living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...reactionscomments
Preparing for the SeasonThe seasons are changing and warm weather is finally here after a brutal winter. RA flares can cause great discomfort when the seasons change. In this video, Nan discusses how...reactions2comments