It struck me recently how much different RA is during the day versus at night for me. I wonder if this true for others of just one of those quirky things I seem to experience that others may not. My ...

Most people jump at the opportunity to travel to an interesting destination for fun or work. Whether you are a natural traveler or a homebody, most of us occasionally need to travel for family matters ...

Has anyone ever said to you, “Well, if you have to have Rheumatoid Arthritis, now is the best time to have it”? If you have heard this while experiencing a flare or shortly after your diagnosis, you ...

How a TENS unit can help RA pain While there are a variety of TENS units available, most of them operate in the same ways. A small (ish) device uses lead wires to connect to adhesive pads called ...

Addressing my RA foot pain It wasn’t until December 2018 when I switched rheumatologists that any of my concerns about my feet were addressed. That is when my rheumatologist sent me to a podiatrist. A ...

If I’m typing without the aid of some helpful devices, this pain will go into my elbows and shoulders as well. Sitting for extended periods of time can lead to significant pain in my hips, sacroiliac ...

Social life, hobbies, and family The impact of RA fatigue doesn’t stop at work, career, or daily responsibilities. Fatigue also finds its way into a person’s social and family life. When combined with ...

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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 ...

Everyday activities In addition to the outpouring of comments on shoe changes, tips, and tricks, we also received a lot of feedback on how RA foot pain can affect daily living and mobility. “I feel ...

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 ...

The progression of RA is not the same for everyone. The overall course of the disease can vary from person to person, depending on several factors: 1 Genes Number and severity of symptoms Presence of ...