As many of our community members know, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects everyone differently. The feet are one of the most common places where RA causes pain. When RA affects the joints of the foot, ...

About 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with Raynaud’s syndrome secondary to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). My hands can get really cold and alternate between turning whitish to purplish. My feet may not get ...

Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) means adjusting... literally everything. Over the years, I’ve found some of the parts of getting dressed that once were easy (clasps, hooks, zippers) have gotten ...

In exploring available medication options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the off-label use of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has gotten a lot of attention in recent years. Naltrexone is a medication ...

An article in the The New York Times caught my eye recently about the importance of accomplishing small tasks and goals in every day life: "Feeling Overwhelmed? Try Tallying Your Tiny Wins" by Jancee ...

If you're taking an injectable medication for your RA, you're likely familiar with injection site redness and reactions — even if you have not had one. It's one of the most common side effects ...

I have gone through a series of major life events since October of last year. In October, I returned back to the workforce full-time after rheumatoid arthritis (RA) had left me in a period of total ...

I am the proud kitty mom to my emotional support animal (ESA), Hamlin. Living with a chronic medical condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has impacted my overall mental health. The chronic pain, ...

This summer has been glorious; not too hot and less humid than usual. Rob and I have spent more time outside this summer than we have in the past few years. I even experienced my very first wasp bite ...

The morning after I had injured my knee, I woke up -- unable to get out of bed. I felt sharp pain throughout my body - like pieces of glass, or knives. With help, I got out of bed, and a friend sent ...

This can begin even before diagnosis, as there are frequently long waiting periods for new patient appointments with a rheumatologist. As there is a national shortage of rheumatologists 1, it is not ...

When you explore Dr. Google for general information about rheumatoid arthritis, you will often see references to the term "flare." Many general information websites discuss flares as if patients with ...