Navigating the Mental Health Side of Steroid UseFor some, prednisone is a miracle medication. For others, it is the slingshot that has launched them down a course in their...reactions7comments
The Taper Trap: Navigating the Steroid RollercoasterPrednisone is my RA’s life-long friend. I have taken a low dose every day since my diagnosis in 2010. Because of this...reactions7comments
Low-Dose Naltrexone and RAIn exploring available medication options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the off-label use of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has gotten a lot of attention...reactions36comments
The Pillow Dilemma: Making the Smart Choice When You Have RAEditor's note: This article belongs to a three-part series on getting better sleep with rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritis-related conditions. Check out...reactions4comments
Switching RA Medicines – Don’t Wait Too Long or Try Too ManyI’ve been on 7 - count them - 7 different biologic medicines since being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I started with several...reactions14comments
Traveling With Refrigerated MedicationsFor many people, holiday plans include some kind of travel. In addition to the ordinary stress and chaos of travel, many of...reactions10comments
Poison Ivy and the Immune ResponseA few weeks ago I felt incredibly lucky to be doing yard work. I usually leave outdoor chores to my husband, as...reactions11comments
Multiple Co-Morbidities Connected to Worse Rheumatoid Arthritis Health OutcomesA systematic review of 19 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) studies found RA patients with multiple co-morbidities (or two or more long-term conditions) experienced...reactions29comments
What the Fatigue?!If I am not writing about napping, I am writing about fatigue. If you’ve read some of my other articles, you will...reactions90comments
The Most RA-Friendly Bra I've FoundLiving with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) means adjusting... literally everything.Over the years, I’ve found some of the parts of getting dressed that once...reactions40comments
RA Flare, From Gratitude to GriefI am in the grip of a painful, persistent flare, the kind that makes the bones in my fingers feel like they’re...reactions9comments
What to Do When Your Doctor Dismisses Your RA SymptomsI have been contemplating the meaning of real. In popular culture, we sometimes use words that mean the opposite of "real" as...reactions31comments
Monica's Tips for Staying OrganizedOrganization is a big thing for me. Because of the mixture of rampant brain fog and medication side effects, my memory is...reactions3comments
Is It Time for a New Doctor? 3 Red Flags to Watch ForIf I were asked to describe my relationship with healthcare providers, one word comes to mind: loyalty. It’s true that when I...reactions21comments
4 Things You Don't Need to Apologize for With RABeing a newer member of the RA community (I passed my 2-year diagnosis-versary in 2024), I have learned a lot about what...reactions28comments
Dealing With RA is Like Having Another JobOne important thing I learned as a result of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is that there is never a dull moment –...reactions4comments
To ER or Not To ER?I’ve been pretty sick this past week, but just normal people sick. Coughing, fever, sore throat, eye infections, all the usual stuff...reactions4comments
Coping With RA Burnout When You Feel 'Over it'I have lived with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since I was a child. Since before I went through puberty. Since the...reactions66comments
Tips on Mornings with RAMornings are difficult, especially with RA. I’ve found lately that I’ve had a lot more trouble staying asleep, and at first, I...reactions39comments
A Bout of Three CavitiesRecently, I had a routine dentist appointment that went a little awry. For the past 22 years, I have had a pretty...reactions24comments
