I've never felt quite the same intensity of frustration that so many others feel or have been exposed to the same level of disbelief, but then, when you look at me it's very obvious that this disease is serious (many deformities, wheelchair, etc.). I saw the term Rheumatoid Autoimmune Disease mentioned over at RA Warrior's FB page and quite like it (and not just because it abbreviates into RAD, although there is that). It's a good description and would allow the conversations start from another level. However, I'm not sure if it would address the disbelief aspect when someone has a relatively invisible case of RA(D). In my experience, it doesn't matter what causes an invisible illness/disability, there are still going to be people who think the person is lazy or malingering or...