Here’s another true statement: When the weather is extreme, it negatively impacts my joints.

There are many different types of devices, both medical and non-medical, that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) find helpful in coping with this complex condition. We recently asked our forums and ...

After 40 years with RA, arthritis, and mobility struggles, managing pain is a daily challenge, even with modern tools like wheelchairs and rollators.

I have many diagnoses: RA was included with Raynaud's, Sjögren's, fibromyalgia, SLE, IBS, bone degeneration, and even MS, but that got ruled out a few years ago. RA has popped its ugly little head up ...

Discover the personal challenges of finding pain relief while living with RA, fibromyalgia, and other autoimmune conditions.

A powerful story of resilience as one woman navigates her journey with rheumatoid arthritis, overcoming challenges from military life to single parenting.

I was diagnosed shortly after a liver transplant. The transplant limits the treatment options that I have. I am not allowed to take anti-inflammatories, supplements, or methotrexate. I have failed ...

Navigating life with RA can be tough. Read about one man's challenges, the effects on work and hobbies, and what he wants others to know about living well.

A community member shares their lived experience finding balance between work and managing their diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

I’ve spent my whole life with joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. In my younger years, it was chalked up to growing pains or injuries from being athletic. It wasn’t until I was 30 years old and ...

Arthritis is a health condition where you experience stiffness, inflammation, and discomfort in 1 or more joints. 1 The condition affects people of different age groups, including children and ...