Rheumatoid Arthritis Features

Jennifer Holder was 29 when she got diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and she’s been learning how to avoid triggers and manage her symptoms ever since.

For Jennifer Holder, taking care of her mental health while managing her rheumatoid arthritis means celebrating victories both big and small.

Jennifer Holder knows what foods can cause inflammation, but knowing her “limits” lets her enjoy her life while managing her rheumatoid arthritis.

Thanks to early diagnosis and new treatment options, people with RA – even younger adults in the midst of career development, family-building, and active lives – can experience remission.

Many people with rheumatoid arthritis try various kinds of remedies to improve their pain before finding the best solutions for their symptoms.

Joint pain and stiffness can make it hard to drive. Here are tips for driving when you have rheumatoid arthritis.

RA can make it harder to move, but you can still enjoy hobbies if you plan ahead, use tools, and rest when you need it.

Having RA may mean you need to make some changes, but it doesn’t mean you can’t play sports or be active. See how one person makes it work.

Your RA affects your mental health – and vice versa. A mental health counselor talks about how to care for yourself with RA and get the help you need.

Stigma and misconception are all too common for people with RA. Find out how one person works to break it down by educating others.

The galvanic bath was once used to treat lupus and rheumatoid arthritis but was later declared quackery. Now, the practice is making a comeback.

It may take several weeks for DMARD drugs to reach full effectiveness against RA. Find out why.

Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. It also affects your mental health. Learn how to slow RA progression and manage symptoms.

Your peers can share experiences about taking biologic drugs for RA, including tips for affording them. But medical advice should come from your doctor.

When you have RA, it's important to start treatment as soon as possible. But you need to give biologic drugs enough time to work.

The first biologic you try for rheumatoid arthritis might not work or could stop working. What do you do next?

Biologic medications can help with inflammation and pain from rheumatoid arthritis, but their price can be intimidating. Here’s how to manage the cost.

When is it OK to go off your biologic drug for rheumatoid arthritis?

Dr. Andrew Wang shares his insight into where research on rheumatoid arthritis is heading, what roadblocks experts face, and what to expect down the road.

Rheumatoid arthritis brings challenges that even those close to you may not see. See how someone with RA makes day-to-day life a little easier.

A person with rheumatoid arthritis describes living with RA, including medications, working with a rheumatologist, and managing the condition with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.

Can RA cause other problems? A rheumatologist explains some of the conditions that can happen along with this autoimmune form of arthritis.

A patient advocate’s tips on meeting the challenges of rheumatoid arthritis (RA): getting support, self-care, handling stress, and staying active.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can throw everything out of whack when you’re a woman trying to juggle work, family, and friends while caring for yourself. Here’s how one woman finds balance.

Their diagnosis is the same, but their experiences are unique. Follow Andy, Ryn, and Molly as they share stories from their lives with RA.

What’s the link between inflammation and RA, and how can you ease your inflamed joints?

Thanks to an abundance of easy-to-find (but not always accurate) information, many people have misconceptions about rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Two rheumatologists explain the truth behind some of the most common myths about RA.

Managing the effects of rheumatoid arthritis can be tricky. But apps for your smartphone or tablet can help you and your doctor find the best way to manage your RA.

If you're a parent and you've got rheumatoid arthritis, get tips on how to keep up with your kids while you manage the pain and joint stiffness that go along with your condition.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an often misunderstood disease. People who have it can be in intense pain but not look or act like it. Here’s what not to say to people with RA.

Athletes with RA don’t always stay in the game, but those who do inspire us all. Here’s what three very different athletes want you to know, especially if you’re an athlete with RA, too.

Here’s a first-person look at what it’s like to live with RA every day.

What can I do to advocate for myself? How can I work with my doctor to manage RA? What can I do if I don’t agree with my doctor? How can I stand up for myself? Learn how to play an active role in your RA treatment and advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office and beyond.

Rheumatoid arthritis causes pain and fatigue that can disrupt your sex life. But there are many ways to counter the issue and improve intimacy.

Saada Branker is a 51-year-old Canadian who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis since age 12. She shares what she learned about living her best life with a chronic illness.

What is life really like with rheumatoid arthritis? When you’re diagnosed with RA, your doctor may talk with you about joint pain and medications to treat it. But later, RA can cause fatigue, morning stiffness, or anxiety, and put you at risk for other autoimmune diseases too. Find out what to expect and how to cope.

Added sugars in your diet may play a larger role in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than you think. Learn more about the link between sugar and RA.

If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may have thought about trying kombucha to boost the “good” bacteria in your digestive tract. But experts advise caution with the probiotic drink.

Rheumatoid arthritis can make it hard to stay active. Andy Pendergrass of Louisiana shares how he keeps his athletic dreams alive.

Doctors have made big leaps in recent years to catch rheumatoid arthritis early. But diagnosis still takes too long, costing people valuable time to prevent long-term damage to their joints.

Getting on the right treatment plan for your rheumatoid arthritis can help ease the pain that steals your slumber.

One woman tells how she has learned to live fully with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Learn how some simple tips and tools can let you fix your hair and put your makeup on when you have painful flare-ups of rheumatoid arthritis.

Don't let joint pain from rheumatoid arthritis slow you down. Try these tips.

Get tips on how to open up to family and friends about how your rheumatoid arthritis affects you.

Does a change in weather patterns make a difference in your RA pain? Find out how to get year-round relief.

With some smart planning and the right moves, you can still enjoy travel, evenings out, and hobbies even if your rheumatoid arthritis flares up.

Painful, stiff joints can interfere with your daily activities. Here's how to keep your household running smoothly.

Learn about tips, tricks, and gadgets to help keep your house tidy when you have rheumatoid arthritis.