Despite all of these negatives, it is possible to travel, both safely and enjoyable, if you have RA. The key is in the planning. Take care of as much of the hard work involved in travel as you can ...

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 ...

In all of my 11 years writing for RheumatoidArthritis.net, I never imagined I would write an article like this one. It's a difficult story to tell — of receiving a sudden and shocking new medical ...

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), now called juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), impacts an estimated 300,000 children in the U.S. (about 1 in every 1,000). 1 While a challenging diagnosis, newer ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you considered joint replacement? Did you factor in your age when making the decision? Did your doctor give you a speech about joint failure and longevity? Is there a perfect time for surgery? A ...

My current rheumatologist is really the first healthcare professional to explain to me that the actual daily environmental experiences that I grew up with were also considered environmental. It was in ...

Trying to find the perfect balance between RA and self-care The see-saw that is life with arthritis, whether it is flares or function, can be so disappointing and make you feel helpless about your ...

The pain had begun and settled in the left side of my throat, making itself at home as an unwelcome intruder. It was ruthless and unwavering week after week. Every single swallow I have felt the ...