RA Status Quo or No?One of the perennial challenges of living with rheumatoid arthritis is the question of maintaining the current status of treatment and management choices. Is there a point at which it... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Learning lessons from the good timesEven though experiencing “good times” with RA may seem out of reach, I have found that when those good times happen, it is crucial to embrace them, take the opportunity... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Muscle Cramps and RAAlong with the pain associated with our joints that are a distinct mark of an RA flare, some also experience muscle cramps. Though not necessarily related to a flare, there... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Decluttering the Emotions of RAWe all know that along with the physical demands that come with a chronic disease, there are mental/emotional demands as well. I believe that there is a need to declutter... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Mobility Instability: Balance and RAThanks to the volatility of RA joints, balance issues are a sad reality of the disease. It only makes sense that if our joints are swollen, painful, and/or compromised in... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Through the Seasons with RAHaving lived in a four-season climate throughout my life, I have come to understand how important it is to adjust your approach to the day-to-day management of RA to address... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Tales from an RA VeteranWhen I consider that I have been journeying with RA for a quarter-century, it seemed only fitting to spend some time sharing my thoughts as an “RA veteran”. One of... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Many Faces of RA PainThe pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis is not a one-size-fits-all situation. When I reflect on it, the types of pain, the way we each experience it, the duration, etc. are all... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Comorbidity Overload with RAI actually had no idea what the word comorbidity meant until I was a few years into my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey. As I recall, it came up when I... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 to be true and one of the most... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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 am not one of those people. I think that... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 great time to take stock and contemplate what... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
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 store at this point! For me, the key... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dressing Do's and Don'ts with RA, Part 1I want to start by saying my tips for dressing with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are ones that work for me based on my age, my RA status, my gender, etc. ... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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 feeling less than whole as a result of... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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) go a little smoother. Some have been amazingly... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
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 some issues I am now attempting to address. ... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 eager to emerge from our cocoons of winter... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, I still find myself falling into the comparison... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 really consider how many times a day you... By Nan HartBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
