Despite all of these negatives, it is possible to travel, both safely and enjoyable, if you have RA. The key is in the planning. Take care of as much of the hard work involved in travel as you can ...

How to keep RA biologics cold while traveling But if you are still feeling nervous after that – never fear! I have traveled all over the United States and to China, Australia, and Spain with my Enbrel ...

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), now called juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), impacts an estimated 300,000 children in the U.S. (about 1 in every 1,000). 1 While a challenging diagnosis, newer ...

Dealing with hurtful comments about RA It’s been nearly 8 years since I received my official diagnosis, and although it’s sometimes just a term in the middle of a list I read off cavalierly when ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms can vary from person to person and can even change from day to day. In people with RA, the body’s immune system attacks the healthy tissues inside the joints. This ...

Two months later, I finally had my appointment with the cardiologist, who determined that: 1) I need to stop drinking so much caffeine (which... fair, but that is not the main cause of my issues) and ...

How is RA-related hip involvement treated? Treatment of RA symptoms affecting the hip depends on the severity of symptoms and the nature and extent of damage, as well as the patient’s goals and needs.

Truthfully, hair loss was the big one for me. Although admittedly a bit vain, I was really worried my already thin hair would become even thinner. As a young mom in her 30s, that felt a little scary ...

We depend on our hands for daily activities, ranging from typing on a computer keyboard and opening a door to threading a sewing needle and opening a can of soup. When rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ...

Have you considered joint replacement? Did you factor in your age when making the decision? Did your doctor give you a speech about joint failure and longevity? Is there a perfect time for surgery? A ...

High costs of medications and healthcare Even if you do have insurance, you still have to pay copays, coinsurance, and, of course, the cost of insurance itself. Then, there is the concern of whether ...

Bone damage is unpredictable in RA RA can be ruthless. In the attacks it makes on the joints, the bones can lose their place and become unstable. Unfortunately, the damage to the bones is ...