Evusheld Feels like Winning the Immunocompromised LotteryIt feels like I recently won the lottery. No, not the lottery with money involved, but the lottery to receive a dose...reactions8comments
Community Thoughts: Handling RA Stiffness in the MorningsColder weather can hit with full force - and mornings, especially winter mornings, can be a challenge for many people with rheumatoid arthritis. So...reactions2comments
The Frustrating Irony of Managing Rheumatoid ArthritisSometimes, the suggestions for managing my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms feel ironic. My joints are screaming in pain and I don’t want to...reactions11comments
RA Tag-alongsThe truth is, there isn't really an organ or system of our bodies that are not potentially affected by RA. Why is...reactions6comments
Dry as a DesertMany of us with RA have other challenges to contend with that are not always so overtly related to the disease. One...reactions5comments
The Great RA Coffee Debate"I Don't Drink Coffee. Should I Start?" is the headline of an article I just read in The New York Times' "Health"...reactions29comments
Diagnosis of RA, FinallyFor most of my life, I struggled with my weight. Eventually I developed fatty liver disease, and my doctors told me gastric...reactions5comments
Hiding Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms When You're in PainMany people with “invisible disabilities” have felt at one point or another that the severity of their condition is called into question...reactions34comments
Navigating the Mental Health Side of Steroid UseFor some, prednisone is a miracle medication. For others, it is the slingshot that has launched them down a course in their...reactions7comments
The Taper Trap: Navigating the Steroid RollercoasterPrednisone is my RA’s life-long friend. I have taken a low dose every day since my diagnosis in 2010. Because of this...reactions10comments
Low-Dose Naltrexone and RAIn exploring available medication options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the off-label use of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has gotten a lot of attention...reactions36comments
The Pillow Dilemma: Making the Smart Choice When You Have RAEditor's note: This article belongs to a three-part series on getting better sleep with rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritis-related conditions. Check out...reactions4comments
Switching RA Medicines – Don’t Wait Too Long or Try Too ManyI’ve been on 7 - count them - 7 different biologic medicines since being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I started with several...reactions24comments
Traveling With Refrigerated MedicationsFor many people, holiday plans include some kind of travel. In addition to the ordinary stress and chaos of travel, many of...reactions10comments
Poison Ivy and the Immune ResponseA few weeks ago I felt incredibly lucky to be doing yard work. I usually leave outdoor chores to my husband, as...reactions11comments
Multiple Co-Morbidities Connected to Worse Rheumatoid Arthritis Health OutcomesA systematic review of 19 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) studies found RA patients with multiple co-morbidities (or two or more long-term conditions) experienced...reactions29comments
What the Fatigue?!If I am not writing about napping, I am writing about fatigue. If you’ve read some of my other articles, you will...reactions90comments
The Most RA-Friendly Bra I've FoundLiving with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) means adjusting... literally everything.Over the years, I’ve found some of the parts of getting dressed that once...reactions40comments
RA Flare, From Gratitude to GriefI am in the grip of a painful, persistent flare, the kind that makes the bones in my fingers feel like they’re...reactions9comments
What to Do When Your Doctor Dismisses Your RA SymptomsI have been contemplating the meaning of real. In popular culture, we sometimes use words that mean the opposite of "real" as...reactions32comments
