Sidekick's Story...I do not have RA, but my husband does. We live an isolated, rural life, mostly at home now with COVID-19.... By sidekick1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
This Decision is Between My Husband and Me . . . and My RA...During that time I reconsidered our previous plan, and told my husband that maybe we should stop at one child.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In search of top notch rheumatologists...My husband is 54 and has RA (approx 7 yrs) and chronic lung disease from birth....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesHealthcare Team
pc monitor with accessibility controls for brightness...By the way, my healthy husband had trouble with the controls too. Thanks, Lisa...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingAssistive Devices
Has anyone changed mattresses to support your RA?...Sleeping (for my husband who has RA) is horrible, he flips all night due to terrible hip pain. Has anyone found a mattress which helps?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies
I need a Caregiver...I live in Oregon and WA not to officially get my husband appointed as my Caregiver. He is already but not officially....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCaregiving
Active yesterdaySensitivity to chlorine in shower...I'm wondering if it's just me, since my husband seems to be just fine....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSymptoms
Swollen face glands ...My husband has severe RA in multiple joints. Today we noticed both side of his face by his ears are swollen. I’m assuming glands....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Prednisone ...My husband takes 5mg of prednisone a day, the doctor keeps trying to cut it back. Every time he does he inflames and has a lot of pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
When Lupus Limits Physical Affection...I'm physically separated from my husband during a lot of his free time.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When I Get That Feeling I Want... Arthritis Healing...I find that sex can recalibrate my husband and I to one another.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Know Your Love Language – A Tool for Improving Communication in Relationships...Communication allows my husband and I to face chronic illness as part of a team with a united front.... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Scary times...My wonderful husband and I are coming up on out 20th anniversary....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Does anyone else's rheumatologist not seem to hear you?...This was a huge and very scary decision but my husband encouraged me to....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic Arthritis...This was the first time my husband said I was walking like a 90-year-old There were landscapers there.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Everything hurts, I don't feel like getting up....My husband complains about the house and my lack of cooking. I feel guilty. He says mean things to me. I feel like crying....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Kelly Mack...She grew up in upstate New York and now lives with her husband in Washington, DC.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Coping with a Flare...My husband gets mad when I tell him that I'd rather break my hands with a hammer than have them hurt like this. Needing some support...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesSymptoms
Hot Back...I’ve asked my husband to feel my back at those times and he doesn’t seem to notice anything....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesSymptoms
The Harassment Plan...Thankfully, my husband was able to call back and get the prescriptions recovered and moved to my new insurance.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
