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
Hello, Representative. Does My Insurance Cover Sex Therapy?As I explained in a previous post, about a year ago my sex life was really suffering – partly as the result...reactions3comments
RA and Workplace AccommodationsLiving and working with rheumatoid arthritis can be a real challenge. Luckily, the Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA for short) requires...reactions6comments
When Your Loved One Has RAA diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) impacts more than just the person who receives it. Even if you have no personal experience...reactions18comments
How To Try A New Medication In 100 Easy Steps! (Because If We Don’t Laugh, We’ll Cry)Ready to try a new medication? Just follow these 100 easy steps and you’ll be giving it a try it in no...reactions8comments
Book Review: “Arthritis, Pregnancy, And The Path To Parenthood” By Suzie Edward MayAs soon as I started thinking about getting pregnant for the first time, I immediately started researching how living with RA was...reactions4comments
The RA Pregnancy Chronicles: RA Friendly Baby GearThe RA Pregnancy Chronicles is a series of posts that share my experiences being pregnant while living with RA. This post was...reactions2comments
Brain Fog and RA – What Do Researchers Know?Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition, and most of us living with RA know from personal experience how inflammation can...reactions7comments
Is RA Hereditary?Editor's note: This article was first published in May 2015. Since then, more research has been conducted to understand the role of...reactions8comments
Babywearing for Parents with RAThere are many benefits to babywearing – from increased bonding, to reduced crying, and the ability to get something done! But for...reactionscomments
Invisible Illnesses & Handicapped ParkingEver since the day I was first issued my handicapped parking placard, I have been waiting for someone to give me a...reactions4comments
The RA Pregnancy Chronicles: Pregnancy-Safe RA ReliefThe RA Pregnancy Chronicles is a series of posts that share my experiences being pregnant while living with RA. This post was...reactionscomments
The RA Pregnancy Chronicles: The Post-Birth RA FlareThe RA Pregnancy Chronicles is a series of posts that share my experiences being pregnant while living with RA. This post was...reactions1comment
“Where oh where is my libido?” or The Time I Decided to See a Sex TherapistThough it isn’t often talked about, I think most people living with RA would agree that RA can have a very negative...reactions1comment
How to Appeal a Social Security Disability DenialThough the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application...reactions4comments
Know Your Love Language – A Tool for Improving Communication in RelationshipsCommunication is an essential part of maintaining a healthy relationship – it’s how we share our thoughts, ideas, feelings, and desires with...reactions2comments
New FDA Pregnancy Labeling Standards – Not As Boring As It Sounds!!This article explains how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires medications to be labeled concerning the safety of use during...reactions1comment
Fitness for FatigueWe’ve all heard it over and over (and over and over) again: it’s so important for people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...reactions9comments
What Does Pain Actually Look Like?Here’s a scenario I’d like you to consider: two people are currently experiencing acute and intense pain. The first person is generally...reactions10comments
Mamas Facing Forward – A Community to Help Mamas Facing Chronic Illnesses Move ForwardI’m only four years into my experience as a mom, but even in that short amount of time I can make this...reactionscomments
