Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term (chronic) autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means that your immune system begins to attack and damage healthy cells. Damage from RA can continue over time and ...

In exploring available medication options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the off-label use of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has gotten a lot of attention in recent years. Naltrexone is a medication ...

Winter is fast approaching for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Many of our community members on RheumatoidArthritis.net have shared their experiences with cold weather's impact on their RA ...

Editor's note: Since the publication of this article in 2016, there have been updates to the CDC's recommendation for the shingles vaccine. The live shingles vaccine (Zostavax) referenced in this ...

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 ...

Those of us who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) tend to be quite familiar with the standard laundry list of symptoms associated with this condition, like pain, joint swelling, and fatigue. Living with ...

I am the proud kitty mom to my emotional support animal (ESA), Hamlin. Living with a chronic medical condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has impacted my overall mental health. The chronic pain, ...

When you explore Dr. Google for general information about rheumatoid arthritis, you will often see references to the term "flare." Many general information websites discuss flares as if patients with ...

I recently had an infusion, something that happens 4 times a year for me. As I was getting settled in my chair, I realized I was happy to be there. Of course, I was happy to have a medicine that ...

I have suffered from painful foot cramps for many years, and I often wonder if they are related to my RA. I noted that they accompany foot joint pain, but they can pop up anytime. That is so often the ...

Guess what time it is? Yes, it's the New Year, and that means — you guessed it — the dreaded New Year’s resolutions. Every year, society bands together and conspires to make you feel guilty about ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means that your immune system begins to attack and damage your own healthy cells. RA can lead to bone erosion (loss of ...