RA Fatigue...I find myself enjoying 3 days a week (walking, doing chores, etc.) and the rest of the week recuperating from the "good" days....Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesCoping
Spring Cleaning...We know that living with a chronic condition like RA can make those household chores even more difficult....Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 replies
Bridge over troubled waters...I totally related to the statistic about household chores.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Practical question:...Is there a place here where we can exchange helpful tips on working around or adapting to the challenge of RA when it comes to necessary chores?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
My RA and My Grandson...I just can't seem to even get my household chores done. My grandson - soon to be my son(adopting soon) - helps a lot. I am proud of him.... By kebbisue1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How to Tackle an Activity Hangover When You Have RA...All the errands you have been putting off, all the household chores, all the friends you've been meaning to respond to, etc.... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
RA Anxieties: Loss & Progression...Day to day, there are the challenges of chores, the difficulties of continuing old hobbies, and pressure to be there for others the same way you used to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
One Spouse's View...Even I did not understand early on why my wife would get so upset when I would try to help her do chores.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hate RA and OA...I don't sleep to good at night so I'm tired during the day even if I don't have chores to do. People say it's only arthritis it can't be... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Distractions of RA Brain Fog...I'll usually get a tiny burst of energy until 9pm to do everything else I need to for the day, including school work, house chores, and more.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
My Life With JRA...I still had to do daily chores and do daily exercises.... By tammyrstevens171 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Seeing the Basket as Half Folded...It’s true that many other chores in the house went undone, but my kids would have clean clothes to wear to school the next day because of my efforts.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Newly diagnosed Polyarthritis...When I clean or do chores I get fatigue. I noticed my fingers itches when it rains and stiff.... By madu861 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s Not Patience, It’s Exhaustion...We’re trying to have the energy to do our chores like grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning. We’re just plain stretched.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Life Doesn't Stop Because We Have Rheumatoid Arthritis: 4 Tips to Get Caught Up...(You’d be surprised how many chores require actual mental thought!)... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
RA Is Likely an Inflammation Caused by Allergic Reaction to Some Foods...It is now 25 years that I am RA-free without drugs, painkillers, and exercise other than what I get from normal moving around and household chores.... By CommunityMember31402 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Trying to Understanding My RA...Why was it that one week, my methotrexate (MTX) made me feel alive and pain-free so I could do my work and chores and have a little extra leftover... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Why Do I Keep Doing That??...What about trying to do all my house chores in the same day? Or, carrying all the grocery bags in one trip?... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
Dealing With RA Fatigue Beyond Collapsing on Your Bed!...But now, even those seem like monumental chores that require so much more energy than I have at the moment.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Crash Course in Caregiving...You might need assistance to keep up with home chores or may need accommodations to extend the time you can remain gainfully employed.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
