Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis, better known as "cat's claw," could help with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) joint pain. NOTE: Always speak with …
A Mental Health Professional Answers the Top 4 Questions
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 he…
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…
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 …
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 exercisi…
RA Can Make It Hard To Sleep, But Can Tech Help?
While everyone needs good sleep, for RA Warriors it is even more critical, but often elusive. "Most nights I don't even sleep ... I just lay there." F…
Pain-Relieving Tips if the Weather Gets You Down
Living with RA is tough – but the winter cold can make it worse. While scientists haven’t found a link between cold weather and RA symptom…
Winter is Coming: Cold Weather and Rheumatoid Arthritis
It’s true, winter is coming, but what does that mean for your rheumatoid arthritis If there is one thing we know about RA, it is that it effects peop…
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 fati…
What Are Some Of The Most Common Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Medications?
There are many RA medications out there. Some are pills, others are injections, some are prescribed, others are available over the counter. With so ma…