Does My RA Doctor REALLY Hear Me?When we moved 4 years ago, one of the most difficult challenges was establishing a new relationship with a rheumatologist here. In...reactions13comments
Ra Horizons Are BrightAs we approach and enter a new year, I tend to contemplate my life and journey with RA. This year, one thing...reactions1comment
The Confusion of How and Where to Get Test ResultsI recently needed to get both a cervical MRI and knee x-rays. For better or worse, I asked for the reports so...reactions5comments
That Pivotal Moment with RAWhen I was first diagnosed with RA, I recall my thoughts largely being centered on what aspects of my life would now...reactions3comments
The Long and Winding Road of RAIt never ceases to amaze me, even after nearly 25 years since my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, how circuitous the RA journey...reactions19comments
Water is RA's best friendDuring the dog days of summer, we often don’t need much of a reminder to stay hydrated as thirst is a constant...reactions4comments
RA-darYes, I do believe that after 25 years with RA I have developed an ability to sense when someone I am around...reactions3comments
How Fallible Are We? RA and Life Expectancy/MortalityNo doubt, discussing our increased fallibility due to RA is at best, challenging and, at worst, overwhelming. I think we tend to push...reactions13comments
RA Status Quo or No?One of the perennial challenges of living with rheumatoid arthritis is the question of maintaining the current status of treatment and management...reactions2comments
Learning lessons from the good timesEven though experiencing “good times” with RA may seem out of reach, I have found that when those good times happen, it...reactions3comments
Decluttering the Emotions of RAWe all know that along with the physical demands that come with a chronic disease, there are mental/emotional demands as well. I...reactions3comments
Mobility Instability: Balance and RAThanks to the volatility of RA joints, balance issues are a sad reality of the disease. It only makes sense that if...reactions8comments
Through the Seasons with RAHaving lived in a four-season climate throughout my life, I have come to understand how important it is to adjust your approach...reactions6comments
Is It RA Yet?Among those of us who have been “officially” diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is always discussion about how long it took...reactions8comments
Face to FaceA positive self-image is challenging under the best of circumstance, but when you have a disease like RA, self-image takes a hit...reactions10comments
Day and NightIt struck me recently how much different RA is during the day versus at night for me. I wonder if this true...reactions16comments
Tales from an RA VeteranWhen I consider that I have been journeying with RA for a quarter-century, it seemed only fitting to spend some time sharing...reactions4comments
A Hair-Raising ExperienceI have never had an easy time with my hair, but rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has made it even more of a challenge...reactions13comments
Dry as a DesertMany of us with RA have other challenges to contend with that are not always so overtly related to the disease. One...reactions5comments
The Many Faces of RA PainThe pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis is not a one-size-fits-all situation. When I reflect on it, the types of pain, the way we...reactions6comments
