RA can bring many physical and emotional challenges to your life. It helps to have people who understand and can help.
RA may affect your work, home, and social lives. Opening up to people close to you can teach them about your disease.
Your RA may reach a point where it keeps you from carrying on with your daily tasks and activities as before.
If you want to connect with other people with RA, here are some nonprofit organizations, blogs, and online communities.