I recently shared that I took a small fall last September which caused the tearing of the ligaments and muscles surrounding my knee, as well as my meniscus. When diagnosing the injuries, it also was ...

How to keep RA biologics cold while traveling But if you are still feeling nervous after that – never fear! I have traveled all over the United States and to China, Australia, and Spain with my Enbrel ...

Symptoms Rheumatic fever got its name because several of its symptoms mimic rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid and other forms of arthritis. The symptoms include joint swelling and pain, fever, ...

Dealing with hurtful comments about RA It’s been nearly 8 years since I received my official diagnosis, and although it’s sometimes just a term in the middle of a list I read off cavalierly when ...

Emotional support animals include many different species Living with rheumatoid arthritis presents daily functional challenges. It is important to keep that in mind when choosing the right animal. An ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms can vary from person to person and can even change from day to day. In people with RA, the body’s immune system attacks the healthy tissues inside the joints. This ...

Two months later, I finally had my appointment with the cardiologist, who determined that: 1) I need to stop drinking so much caffeine (which... fair, but that is not the main cause of my issues) and ...

An increase in research focused on disease-related fatigue Research on disease-related fatigue has increased dramatically over the past few decades. While there are numerous surveys (over 250 ...

Foot pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation are extremely common in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Studies have found that nearly 90 percent of people with RA experience ankle or foot ...

Those of us who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) tend to be quite familiar with the standard laundry list of symptoms associated with this condition, like pain, joint swelling, and fatigue. Living with ...

Truthfully, hair loss was the big one for me. Although admittedly a bit vain, I was really worried my already thin hair would become even thinner. As a young mom in her 30s, that felt a little scary ...

TMJ and jaw pain The problems associated with the TMJ are called temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Symptoms include radiating pain, jaw stiffness, joint locking, and changes in the way teeth fit ...