How to Handle HecticI manage my RA best when I utilize routine as my foundational principle. I like to try to stick to an exercise...reactions2comments
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
I gotta be meThe song "I Gotta Be Me" has been performed by lots of singers since it first appeared in a Broadway musical in...reactionscomments
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
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
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
RA TimeoutLately, I have noticed a burning desire to just step away from everything RA. The question is: How do I take this...reactions2comments
One Painful Step at a TimeWalking. Such an important and necessary part of our lives. We need to do it just to function. Not to mention the...reactions1comment
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
Remission: Real or Wishful Thinking?The concept of remission was not even on my radar during the first year or so after being diagnosed with RA. My physician...reactions5comments
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
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
Twist and Shout - What a Pain in the NeckIt had been several years since I had any significant degree of neck pain, other than the standard stiffness one might get...reactions13comments
One Is the Loneliest NumberDespite the fact that I, and many of us, have terrific support, there is still a strong sense of loneliness that accompanies...reactions4comments
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
