It has been known for years that the mind plays an important role in physical functioning. Studies have shown that life stress and depression both can take a physical toll on the body. Studies have also shown that people with moderate to severe RA are more likely than healthy people to suffer from stress and depression due to joint deformity, pain... Read more
People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and other illnesses causing chronic pain often experience stress and are significantly more likely than the general population to experience depression because the painful limitations of RA affects so many parts of our lives – from performing our jobs, to managing our homes and families, to just... Read more
RA has a great impact on our lives, from our ability to perform daily activities such as caring for ourselves and our homes to getting around town and performing effectively at work. People with RA, like those with other chronic conditions often suffer from pain and fatigue that can affect their ability to be productive at their jobs. Studies over... Read more
In the mid-1980s, when I was around 11, I begged my parents to let me go away to summer camp. For years, my older sister had been a camper and counselor at a local camp for kids with diabetes. I loved her stories about swimming, canoeing, the bonfires and hearing about the friends she made. I decided it was my turn.I was a budding scientist or... Read more
Like many people, I have been looking for ways to help manage my arthritis naturally through diet and exercise (in addition to medication). I also attempt to manage my weight, to lose my extra pounds, both to wear the clothes that have been hanging forlornly in my closet and to help reduce the added stress on my joints. One dietary recommendation... Read more
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I am having pain in left scapula/rib area, Can RA affect this area? It feels,I think like a knot
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