Second guessingThere is a nasty habit that often comes along with a chronic disease such as RA and it is pervasive and difficult...reactions2comments
Chew on thisEating is such a necessary part of our existence that we often just take it for granted without giving it a whole...reactionscomments
Why did it take so long to diagnose RA???Back when I first began to have some early signs of RA, it was very difficult to diagnose what was going on...reactions3comments
One Day At A TimePeople often ask me, once they hear I have RA, what exactly does your day look like? How do you move through...reactions9comments
RA + Aging = A Big ChallengeMy first symptoms of RA began when I was 40 years old. I was officially diagnosed at 42 years of age. I...reactionscomments
The Weight of the WorldThe feeling of heaviness or weight on one's joints is yet another enduring aspect of RA that we have to handle on...reactionscomments
Seasonal ChangesHere in Vermont, fall is just around the corner and with it comes shorter daylight hours, dark mornings and cold weather. I...reactions1comment
Will I ever know the difference?Here I am 20+ years into RA and I still, quite frequently, cannot tell when I am flaring versus when a treatment...reactions1comment
If the shoe fitsI recently had a discussion with my rheumatologist about footwear and RA. For most of us with RA, foot pain and general...reactions2comments
Characterizing RA painI would imagine that like me, most of you are asked from time to time to explain the type of pain you...reactions3comments
Love is in the airWith February being the month designated to celebrate love (thank you Valentine's Day) PLUS my birthday falls on that day PLUS my...reactionscomments
AnticipationOne aspect of living with a chronic disease like RA that often gets little attention is the notion of anticipation. What I...reactionscomments
Please and thank youI often feel that in today's world we are all so busy and in such a rush to get our point across...reactionscomments
Let us give thanksThis is without a doubt my absolute favorite time of year. Yes, I actually do better RA wise once the days are...reactionscomments
Ask and you shall receive."Ask and you shall receive" is a wonderful suggestion, but short of having a magic genie in our pockets, it is not...reactionscomments
When and how to extend our hands...I recently had an interesting experience that led to me reflecting on when and how do we extend ourselves to others suffering...reactionscomments
What's up Doc?Among the many ongoing decisions associated with wisely managing Rheumatoid Arthritis, arguably the most crucial one is who to turn to for...reactionscomments
Pace yourself!Despite this being a wonderful, joy filled time of year it often brings with it demands that can overwhelm those of us...reactions3comments
Finding the right balanceOne of the many challenges we face as we move through the years managing a chronic disease like RA, is finding the...reactions1comment
Dressing for the occasionI have always enjoyed clothes. Shopping for them, selecting outfits, wearing them, etc. It may seem strange but the fact is RA...reactions1comment
