RA Acceptance vs SurrenderSome people believe that accepting and moving forward with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis may lead to surrendering to it as well. I...reactions3comments
There Is a Season….for RA ChangesAs each season winds down, I find myself considering where I am at in my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey. It is a...reactions9comments
Dressing Do's and Don'ts with RA, Part 2So, let’s talk shoes. I truly think I have spent enough money on shoes and now possess enough shoes to open my own...reactions4comments
Dressing Dos and Don'ts With RA: Part 1I want to start by saying my tips for dressing with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are ones that work for me based on...reactions6comments
Having RA Does Not Mean We Are Not WholeI keenly remember a time, especially early in the course of my rheumatoid arthritis (RA), when it hit me that I was...reactions1comment
Tips and Tools for Making RA Life EasierOver the years, I have purchased, borrowed, and/or rented a variety of tools and devices to make life with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...reactions24comments
Are You Seeing the Forest for the Trees?So lately, I have had trouble focusing my attention on RA management when it comes to sorting out how to deal with...reactions2comments
The Great Outdoors and RAIf you live in a climate that has all 4 seasons, May and June become that time of year when we are...reactionscomments
Apples and Oranges: Comparisons and RADespite knowing that my own situation with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is unique and that no one else likely has the same experience...reactions2comments
Heave Ho – Lifting with RALifting without igniting a flare may be one of the biggest challenges we face in our day-to-day lives. When you stop and...reactions5comments
Clearing Up RA Infusion ConfusionI have been getting biologic infusions for rheumatoid arthritis off and on for over 20 years now, depending on the medication I...reactions8comments
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
Coping With Itchy Skin and RAI have had dry skin for most of my life but did not know, until several years after being diagnosed with rheumatoid...reactions33comments
Caution: How to Sort Through Medical Advice for RA PatientsThis is a rather challenging topic, but one that I think bears some consideration for those of us who must sort out...reactions6comments
Which RA Door - 1,2, or 3?As a kid, I loved to watch the show "Let’s Make a Deal" because the surprise aspect of it was very intriguing...reactions2comments
Should I Have Some Physical Therapy for RA?I have been fortunate to have had some really talented and outstanding physical and occupational therapists to work with over the years...reactions6comments
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...reactions18comments
How Much Is Too Much with RA?I feel like throughout my journey with RA, this question haunts me as one of the most difficult. Often, I have had to...reactions5comments
Use Caution While Exercising with RAI recently got back to my swimming regimen after 8 months of not being able to swim in our indoor pool due...reactions9comments
Do Assistive Devices Help or Hurt with RA?This is a question I have pondered on for years and my opinion is that it depends entirely on the purpose of...reactions3comments
