You're a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pro. You know when to call your rheumatologist, physical therapist, or your PCP. But when do you call for mental health support? Making the decision to reach out to …
Stress, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), & Music
The research is in. Stress and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do NOT mix. Can listening to your favorite jam help? We all know that stress can makes things worse. A 2013 study published in the journal Arth…
Affording Expensive Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Medications
The pain and fatigue of RA doesn't just take a toll on your body. Expensive medications can hurt your wallet. Out-of-pocket costs for medications and uncovered portions of clinical visits can be a maj…
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are crucial to ensure that treatments are safe and effective. These research studies test the safety of new medical approaches, including the development of new medications and devices…
Exercising with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Starting exercising with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be challenging and scary. But there are great benefits! NOTE: If you are not currently exercising, be sure to consult your doctor before starting…
Measuring Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)
Fatigue is a common RA symptom. But, comparing fatigue over time, or between people, is difficult. With 40% to 80% of people with RA experiencing fatigue, it is crucial to have a validated measure tha…
What You Need To Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Fatigue
RA Fatigue is hard to describe and often times even harder to manage. It steals energy and doesn’t give it back even with rest. It’s hard to explain RA fatigue to people that don’t h…
Why Getting a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Diagnosis is So Hard
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a challenge to diagnose as many symptoms are confused with other health conditions and there is no single test to confirm an RA diagnosis Since there is no single test…
Fast Facts about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
You know you’re not alone — though it sure can feel like it sometimes. Here are some statistics and facts about Rheumatoid Arthritis. At 1.5 Million people in the US, RA is the third most …
Rheumatoid Arthritis is Challenging, So Build a Great RA Treatment Team
Fatigue, stiffness, joint pain … With such diverse symptoms, treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be difficult, therefore is important to build a RA treatment team you trust It is essential to…