This year I began working with theRAconnection, as a moderator and blogger.

If you are living with RA, PsA, OA, Lupus, AS or are a loved one, caretaker, spouse, friend etcetera, of someone you know living with these conditions, then you are in the right place!

I have been living with rheumatoid arthritis for 14 years and can ensure you the information you will find here is top of the line- I have even recommended this site to people I know.

It is free, safe, secure, and easy to use, and a great place for Community, Content, and Connection. There are more categories that are being introduced to the site as we speak such as; Osteoporosis and Woman’s Health.

In addition to this, the community forum is friendly, fully-moderated, and easy-to-use. You’ll meet other users with RA, be able to engage in conversations, discussions and more.

I’d urge you to join but if you aren’t ready to join, you can view News & Features, check out the blog or sign up for theRAConnection Newsletter to receive the latest news, useful tips, and feature articles.

Are you interested in learning more of what theRAConnection is all about?

Then read on for more information below:

theRAconnection was founded in 2012 and was created to provide award-winning, educational content and community directly to patients with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and lupus directly or through leading Physician Clinics and advocates. By combining information and a social community theRAConnection provides patients and their caregivers a unique destination to seek information, support, and inspiration.

Simply Great Content

The Rheumatoid & Arthritis connection (theRAConnection) combines original content and news with expert doctor commentary from many leading health providers with editor curated content from the web to ensure our users have access to the most relevant and through educational content available to support their decision making.

By combining information with a social community theRAConnection provides individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and lupus and their caregivers a unique destination to seek information, support, and inspiration.

The Maven Health Network was created to blend expertise in journalism, health communication, and content creation to provide current, credible, relevant health information that supports the thoughtful interactions of theRAConnection social community.

Welcome to TheRAConnection!

TheRAConnection (rheumatic & arthritis conditions) is a unique social network that provides a safe and secure environment for individuals affected by rheumatic and inflammatory arthritic conditions to learn, support, and connect with others who have similar issues and concerns.

Finding your way through the maze of information can be a challenging and sometimes lonely experience. TheRAConnection community is designed to foster conversation and connection. It’s a place where you can share information, experience, and support—and a place where you can remember that you are not alone.

TheRAConnection can serve as an oasis of comfort and support. As a member of TheRAConnection, you will:

• Make new friends: Give and receive support by interacting with others who are living with similar conditions.
• Get informed: We sort through the most recent research to provide you with the most current, comprehensive information about diagnosis, treatment, and management.
• Stay up-to-date: We bring the most relevant daily news to the community.
• Get involved: Take part in national conversations and events, including  specific support groups with participants from all over the U.S.
• Learn from experts: Physicians, nurses, advocates, financial experts, nutritionists, and others will be available to answer your questions.
• Participate in live web chats: Our live web chats feature experts on a wide range of topics. The chats provide an opportunity for you to learn the most recent developments in and ask real-time questions.

Getting Started

We invite you to register to get the most out of your experience on TheRAConnection. As a member of the community you have full access to all posts, chats, surveys and other community activities. We want to get to know you better, so we encourage you to complete your profile (you’ll be prompted to do this as you participate in the community). Then, we can introduce you to other members who share your issues and concerns. You can chat with them one-to-one or as a member of a community. The opportunities are infinite!

So, welcome to your community. We hope you’ll visit often. Together, we can create a community of support and sharing that will make all our lives a little richer.

Welcome to TheRAConnection Community. TheRAConnection is a unique social network that provides a safe and secure environment for individuals affected by RA to learn, support, and connect with others who have similar issues and concerns.

Register or Login to join the conversation now!