Nan Hart

So, the key to running errands with RA in a way that is less painful, annoying, and time-consuming is a talent, and one well worth developing. Doing anything that takes...

Lately, I have noticed a burning desire to just step away from everything RA. The question is: How do I take this timeout and will it affect my ability to...

I sometimes feel like an armadillo. Sounds very strange, I know.  But I think it is intriguing to look at how we relate to other animals in nature in terms of...

Yes, I do believe that after 25 years with RA I have developed an ability to sense when someone I am around has RA.  I call it RA-dar. I certainly...

I clearly remember that once I began to do any type of research or reading online with regard to rheumatoid arthritis, it was not long before I began to get...

No doubt, discussing our increased fallibility due to RA is at best, challenging and, at worst, overwhelming. I think we tend to push this to the back of our minds, deep...

You might be thinking I am referring to the masks so many of us are using to combat COVID-19. That is not the case.  I am talking about the masks we...

It is worthy to note that during these chaotic and uncertain times related to the COVID-19 pandemic, those of us with compromised immune systems are being looked to for advice. I...

Do I really need surgery? Boy, this is a question most, if not all, of us will face at some point over the course of our journey with rheumatoid arthritis...

In this video, Nan chats about taking care of our feet with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially during the months we are in shoes! Listen as Nan shares some of the...

Throughout my 25 years with RA, I have had periods of time where I feel a personal “earthquake” of sorts.  Characterized by a sense of emotional and mental unsteadiness, it...

Despite the challenges COVID-19 presents us with, and they are daunting and life-threatening, as survivors of an autoimmune disease we are positioned to handle it successfully. I know that may sound...

Having RA for 20+ years now, starting in my 40s, I really had no direct experience with the impact of osteoarthritis (OA) until the last few years. Up until now, it...

After dealing with osteoarthritis issues in her finger digits for so long, Nan decided that it was time to have surgery to repair it and decrease discomfort. Nan talks about...

So, one thing I did not consider about the journey with RA, was the pain of the various tests we are subjected to. We all know about the pain of the...

I am a firm believer that making some small but meaningful changes in our daily lives can often have significant impacts over the course of our lives, well into the...

After a recent move to Virginia, Nan talks about the process of adjusting to new spaces when living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). After becoming familiar with the space of her...

In this particular case, when I reference darkness, I am talking about light....glorious light. It really fascinates me how different the daylight hours are depending on where you live. I knew this...

So, in the interests of transparency, my birthday is on Valentine’s Day and my last name is Hart, so I do have a particular affinity for this holiday. We do know...