Now, I'm not entirely speaking against Calvinism. It has some solid life lessons. But maybe we should check that philosophy at the doctor's door. Because when it comes to our health? You bet we ...

How many adults live with the symptoms of a childhood diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA)? One JRA advocate wonders who else is out there.

Here are five things not to say to someone living with RA, and how one advocate says she deals with being on the receiving end of these hurtful comments.

Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms are joint and non-joint related. This may include joint swelling, fatigue, rheumatoid nodules, and muscle weakness.

Is RA inflammation a trigger for problems with our heart valves? Read more here from an RA advocate who shares his story about a comorbid heart condition.

Those of us who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) tend to be quite familiar with the standard laundry list of symptoms associated with this condition, like pain, joint swelling, and fatigue. Living with ...

A side effect of prednisone for some rheumatoid arthritis patients is causing a weight gain, which can be especially difficult to reconcile during the holidays.

Methotrexate, a first-line treatment for RA-related inflammation, has some side effects that can make it difficult to know what to expect. Learn more here.

How do you know when it's the right time to have joint replacement surgery for RA? Learn how one person made the decision by weighing the pros and cons.

An advocate living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) discusses the loss of range of motion she has experienced as a result of bone fusion in her vertebrae.

Costochondritis, inflammation of the joints & cartilage of the ribcage, is common for people with RA. What is the link between RA and chest pain?