Physical therapist Danielle McCormack says with the right preparations, people with RA can exercise safely and comfortably. Consult your doctor or a physical therapist before starting any exercise routine.

Many conditions have similar symptoms to rheumatoid arthritis, which can make the right diagnosis challenging. Knowing the similarities and differences could help you get the treatment you need.

Having rheumatoid arthritis can affect the sex lives of men and women in different ways, but these challenges are rarely talked about. Part of the problem is the lack of communication between patients and doctors about sex. Here are a few basic things to know.

The common piece of advice to "find a good rheumatologist" can be overwhelming if you don't know what to look for in a doctor, especially if you're newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Here are few suggestions to keep in mind.

Being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis can be overwhelming, leaving you with a long list of questions and concerns. That's why being prepared for your first appointment with a rheumatologist can help you get the answers to your questions, so you leave the appointment feeling confident about how to tackle your rheumatoid arthritis.

Celebrities are not immune to medical problems and conditions, and many well-known people have journeyed through life with rheumatoid arthritis. Some may be familiar, and others might be a surprise.

Vitamin D deficiency can be a problem for people with chronic illness, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Getting enough is important for your health and maybe even your mood!

Rheumatoid arthritis can present unique challenges in your daily life. Here are some tips and tricks to ease your pain and help with mundane activities.

Whether you're traveling by plane, train or automobile, there are special considerations that will make your journey less stressful.

Being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis can be overwhelming and scary, but following these 5 steps can help you come to terms with your new diagnosis.

Whether it's a birthday present, mother's day gift, or another gift-giving holiday, it's hard to come up with useful gift ideas for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Here are a few to remember the next time you're out shopping for your loved one.

Sjögren's syndrome is an inflammatory disease with unknown cause that can affect many different parts of the body, but most often affects the tear and saliva glands. Sjögren's syndrome (SS) can develop on its own (called “primary SS”) or as a complication of another autoimmune disorder (called “secondary SS”), most often lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease in which various joints in the body are inflamed, leading to swelling, pain, stiffness, and the possible loss of function. Read on for more facts on RA.

Pain from rheumatoid arthritis can be hard to deal with on its own, but some fashion choices can make the pain even worse. Here are a few of the biggest pain culprits.

Ask someone with rheumatoid arthritis to tell you about their biggest frustration and chances are they'll mention the misconception that RA is like osteoarthritis (OA). Here are some explanations of what RA feels like.

A 2011 study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases stated that 70 percent of people with RA experience a healthy dollop of fatigue, sometimes a level of exhaustion as profound as in chronic fatigue syndrome. It can make it impossible to do your job, take care of your family or just get through the day. Even when you're responding to treatment, sometimes that makes you tired, too. Here are some tips for building and managing your energy.

Many RA meds have one side effect in common: they can make your gastrointestinal system very unhappy. Acid reflux or GERD can make it feel as if there's a roiling vat of acid burning up your midregion. Then there's nausea, bloating, gas and constipation or diarrhea that can feel very similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Speak to your doctor about your symptoms. If they seem to be side effects of your medications, most of the time, it's possible to find a way to manage them.

As many of our users live with both RA and fibromyalgia, Karen Lee Richards - the Community Leader of our Chronic Pain site - and Lene Andersen on the RA site interviewed each other about RA and fibro.

Many people who live with rheumatoid arthritis are engaged in advocacy and raising awareness in one way or another. Many more want to get involved, but have limited energy or don’t know what to do. As part of our celebration of Arthritis Awareness Month, we wanted to profile a number of people who have found various ways, big and small, to spread the word.

Pain from RA usually can be managed with the right blend of painkillers, but sometimes it hits with blinding force. Even in those times, there are ways to cope.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can force you to make some life changes. Here are some tips to stay sane and live an active, healthy lifestyle despite lupus.

People with lupus struggle with fatigue, sore joints, dizziness and other symptoms that can make exercising difficult, but most people can still participate in some kind of physical activity.

Here are some of the questions commonly asked by our community members about RA and my answers.

Gout is sometimes confused with other types of arthritis, as symptoms can be similar. Here’s what you should know about it.