If It’s Not One Hip, It’s The OtherI went to Washington, DC over the summer to visit some good friends of mine. I spent one of the days wandering...reactions2comments
Steroids, RA, And The Battle Of The BulgeAs most of us with RA know, steroids can be both a blessing and a curse. For me, they significantly help my...reactions6comments
RA And Depression: Either, Either, Neither, Nor, Both, And?A friend recently shared with me an article from The Guardian titled, “Is depression a kind of allergic reaction?” The gist of...reactions7comments
When Having Insurance Isn’t ReassuringIn a perfect world, those of us with RA would never have to worry about insurance issues. Our copays would be so...reactions1comment
The Importance of Medical Alert Bracelets And RAI first considered getting a medical alert bracelet when I began teaching undergraduate students. While I knew that they would be able...reactionscomments
Trying to Balance Work and Life with RA Is ExhaustingI recently accepted a part-time position as a patient advocate at the Hospital for Special Surgery. And by part-time, I mean 9...reactions28comments
Does Itching Cause Anxiety or Does Anxiety Cause Itching?Several months ago, I had the displeasure of going to see an immunologist, after my rheumatologist was unable to provide an answer...reactions23comments
Educating People Is ExhaustingI am a firm believer in teachable moments, and helping people understand the ins and outs of rheumatoid arthritis. But lately, I’m...reactions15comments
Stress Doesn’t Do A Body GoodI’ve had a lot going on recently, including losing my job due to budget cuts, going through a breakup from my boyfriend...reactions1comment
Another Weather RantI know, I talk about the weather a lot on here, but the truth is, it really impacts my RA in a...reactions1comment
Are You Working Out With RA Or Is RA Working Out With You?I seem to have gone on a workout sabbatical. I can’t really explain why, but I seem to have developed workout anxiety...reactions2comments
Apparently Only Old People Get SickAfter a long day at work, I got on the bus recently and took a seat at the front of the bus...reactions6comments
Battling The Crud: Getting The Flu Shot Vs. Getting The FluI was truly avoiding getting the flu shot this year. After being hospitalized for a severe case of cellulitis after getting the...reactionscomments
Talking Babies With RAI’m not talking about babies talking about RA, or talking babies that have RA. I am talking about having babies when you...reactions3comments
Grief Is A Process; Progress Takes TimeFor those who have been diagnosed with chronic illness, it may be the worst thing that has ever happened to you. It...reactions5comments
Did RA Fatigue Kill My Relationship?Fatigue is one of the most difficult RA symptoms to treat, and over the last year and a half, it has been...reactions19comments
When The Holidays Get You Down: It’s The Season Of Giving And I Have Nothing To GiveI can’t get excited about the holidays this year. It all just feels like too much. And ask anyone I know, I...reactions4comments
How Do We Comfort Our Healthcare Providers?At my last rheumatologist appointment, I had a somewhat bizarre experience. When my doctor orders labs, one of the nurses comes in...reactions2comments
Is The RA Community Too Insular?Let me start by saying that I am a big believer in supporting your own causes. But sometimes I feel like there...reactions14comments
When Working Out Doesn’t Work OutEver since moving to New York, I’ve really struggled with keeping up a workout routine. In Michigan, I was doing a walk...reactions6comments
