Using Hygge to Cope With RAEvery fall as the weather turns colder and the leaves begin changing from green to red and orange, I curl up with...reactions10comments
The Battle of Fitting Into ShoesLiving with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as you all know, is a constant test. A gauntlet that must be run on a daily...reactionscomments
You May Fail at Something, but Try It AnywaysFor many years, I had wanted to learn how to knit or crotchet. Then, in 2004, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis...reactions7comments
Why Is It So Hard to Say No?I’m definitely a yes person. In an ideal world, I’d be getting up in the morning and saying yes to social engagements...reactions4comments
RA and Recurrent Stress FracturesI have previously written about an initial injury (a herniated disc), which led to a very difficult surgery and recovery, and then...reactions5comments
Community Forums Roundup: Support for the Undiagnosed and Newly DiagnosedHere at RheumatoidArthritis.net, our community members and the stories they share in our forums are invaluable sources of connection, knowledge, and support...reactions3comments
Talking About Eating, RA, and WeightContent Note: This article discusses disordered eating. At another regularly scheduled endocrinology appointment, I'm sitting in pent-up anxiety wondering what is wrong...reactions74comments
Sticking With the ProgramDuring the first months of my reverse shoulder surgery recovery, I saw rapid changes and improvements. First the healing, then the strength...reactions14comments
Realistic Treatment Expectations With RAEvery time I start a new form of treatment for my rheumatoid arthritis, I've learned that it is key to have an...reactions21comments
RA Just Keeps Taking and Taking and Taking!I think we need to come up with a new slogan for rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness, and the way I’m feeling...reactions14comments
Is Grief a Pain Trigger for Me?For the past 1.5 years, I have walked a unique journey as I have supported my mom through stage 4 melanoma, a...reactions15comments
PermanentAs I finish my prerequisites and slowly work towards my veterinary school applications, I am constantly bombarded by the fact that my...reactions15comments
My Journey With RA, Insomnia, and a Bedtime Story PodcastI was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis over 19 years ago. Since my diagnosis, my ability to get a sound sleep has been...reactions19comments
My Last Rheumatologist Appointment in FloridaUnless you have RA — or another chronic illness — you probably won't understand this. But in July, I had my last...reactions10comments
The Unavoidable Challenges of Being ImmunocompromisedWhen I was finally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I was already living with Crohn's disease, another autoimmune disease that affects the gastrointestinal...reactions13comments
Leaving the Door Open to PossibilityWhen I had my knee infection and revision surgery about 10 years ago, I told everyone my goal for recovery: to stand...reactions3comments
New Humira Biosimilars for RA Treatment in 2023Humira® (adalimumab) is a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other autoimmune diseases. Humira is created using live cells to make a...reactionscomments
Community Forums Roundup: Treatment Side Effects, Work, and Exercise With RAHere at RheumatoidArthritis.net, our community members and the stories they share in our forums are invaluable sources of connection, knowledge, and support...reactionscomments
Approaching Re-evaluation"Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!" Do you ever feel that way? Sometimes I feel like my ride is...reactions9comments
That Old Familiar Feeling (of an Impending Flare)That old familiar feeling. Those of us who have been living with RA for a while know what it feels like when...reactions12comments
