The Mental Chaos of RAMost of us understand that the very nature of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), physically speaking, is chaotic and unpredictable. I have always understood this...reactions8comments
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
She loves me - she loves me notJust like this classic paradox, many of us with RA have the same love/hate relationship with the corticosteroids we often have little...reactions2comments
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
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
Self-care during COVID-19Despite the challenges COVID-19 presents us with, and they are daunting and life-threatening, as survivors of an autoimmune disease we are positioned...reactionscomments
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
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
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)...reactions26comments
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
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
Small Changes Can Make Big Differences (Part 1)I am a firm believer that making some small but meaningful changes in our daily lives can often have significant impacts over...reactions2comments
Health WorryingI have recently come to the stark realization that having a chronic disease for nearly 20 years has caused me to adopt...reactions6comments
Laughter truly IS the best medicineI can imagine that at first glance the notion of laughing about a chronic disease borders on absurdity. But let me make...reactions2comments
Compassion Versus Pity and RAI think that most people dislike the feeling of pity yet instinctively respond to compassion. Why is that? They both come from...reactions11comments
The Good LifeI was recently asked to reflect on how I have managed to live with RA for over 20 years, while being a...reactions2comments
Drink to Your HealthI spend a great deal of time considering what food to eat, especially since RA has brought along the fun side effect...reactions1comment
Footwear Transitions and the SeasonsIt is important to transition our footwear from season to season to avoid some RA pitfalls...reactions1comment
