Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Perspectives

ByStefanie Remson

9.3.24 12:10PM

How Hand Exercises Have Helped My Rheumatoid Arthritis

“Hand exercises have made a significant impact on my life. However, consistency is key — once you stop, the benefits begin to fade.”

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By Eileen Davidson

4.2.21 9:12AM

Please Stop Telling Me I’m ‘Too Young’ to Have Arthritis

Telling anyone they are too young to live with a condition is more inflammatory than it is reassuring or supportive.

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By Eileen Davidson

8.7.20 8:50AM

What Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Really Feel Like? The 10 Descriptions You Won’t Read in an Office Pamphlet

First: Rheumatoid arthritis is not just ‘arthritis.’

3.12.19 7:30AM

When Rheumatoid Arthritis Made Things Feel Hopeless, Believing These 3 Principles Changed Everything

RA took away Eileen Davidson’s career and made being a single mother even more challenging. Here’s what helped changed her perspective on a devastating diagnosis.