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
Tips for Efficient Errand Running with RASo, the key to running errands with RA in a way that is less painful, annoying, and time-consuming is a talent, and...reactions5comments
RA TimeoutLately, I have noticed a burning desire to just step away from everything RA. The question is: How do I take this...reactions2comments
The Armor of Rheumatoid ArthritisI sometimes feel like an armadillo. Sounds very strange, I know. But I think it is intriguing to look at how we relate...reactions3comments
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 to Avoid the RA “Snake Oil” MarketersI clearly remember that once I began to do any type of research or reading online with regard to rheumatoid arthritis, it...reactions1comment
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
Which Mask Am I Wearing Today?You might be thinking I am referring to the masks so many of us are using to combat COVID-19. That is not the...reactions1comment
Sharing Our Strategies Could Be HelpfulIt is worthy to note that during these chaotic and uncertain times related to the COVID-19 pandemic, those of us with compromised...reactions3comments
Do I Really Need Surgery?Do I really need surgery? Boy, this is a question most, if not all, of us will face at some point over...reactions7comments
Love Your FeetIn this video, Nan chats about taking care of our feet with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially during the months we are in...reactionscomments
On Shaky Grounds These DaysThroughout my 25 years with RA, I have had periods of time where I feel a personal “earthquake” of sorts. Characterized by...reactions1comment
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
OA Is Miserable, Too - But Different from RAHaving RA for 20+ years now, starting in my 40s, I really had no direct experience with the impact of osteoarthritis (OA)...reactions8comments
Tips for Pre-OpAfter dealing with osteoarthritis issues in her finger digits for so long, Nan decided that it was time to have surgery to...reactionscomments
Testing PainSo, one thing I did not consider about the journey with RA, was the pain of the various tests we are subjected...reactionscomments
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
Does anyone else here experience swollen glands?I’ve been experiencing swollen glands for the past couple of weeks off and on and wonder how many others have it and...reactions1reply
Adjusting to New SpacesAfter a recent move to Virginia, Nan talks about the process of adjusting to new spaces when living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...reactions1comment
Getting Through the DarknessIn this particular case, when I reference darkness, I am talking about light....glorious light. It really fascinates me how different the daylight hours...reactions4comments
