Friendships and RA: A Case of Mission Impossible?When you live with RA, relationships of any sort are, at best, challenging and, at worst, nearly impossible. While open communication is...reactions71comments
Wanting More Credit for More EffortIt’s seared in my memory: sitting in my wheelchair across the desk of my school guidance counselor with my mother sitting beside...reactions11comments
Hearing Issues and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Add It to the ListI’ve struggled with my hearing for as long as I can remember. It’s been something that has caused me feelings of isolation...reactions34comments
Anemic and Confused: Part 2In part 1 of this article, I discussed my history with abnormal menses. In this article, I discuss my options and next...reactions13comments
The Most Comfortable RA WearI recall years ago that trying to dress while dealing with RA was at best difficult and at worst impossible. The clothing...reactions26comments
Not "Too Difficult""I was reminded that having extra needs does not make you too difficult, too time-consuming, but worthy of compassion and love." -Chanel...reactions20comments
5 RA-Friendly Spring Cleaning TipsIt’s that time again! The birds are chirping, the relentless cold is lifting, and you’re noticing the dusty, dingy dirt tracked in...reactions14comments
Revisiting Diagnosis: A Reprise of Where I WasI've had a few chances recently to reflect on my diagnosis of RA and lupus. Most of this has surfaced because I'm...reactions2comments
Thin Ice: A Winter Walk With Rheumatoid ArthritisI walked with Sheryl on New Year’s Day at our favorite local park. We like this park because it is a leisurely...reactions6comments
Things Change The other day, I was in my closet organizing and found myself sitting on the floor on an extra dog bed. When...reactions6comments
My Rheumatoid Arthritis Journey With TeaAs I am writing this article, it is a very cold winter day. I am inside as the wind is howling and...reactions16comments
We Are More Than Just RA, We Are People With LivesGuess what? Chronically ill and disabled people have lives. Gasp! It’s true! We drink milk and we date, and we stub our...reactions64comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Decision FatigueShould our rheumatoid arthritis always get the final say in every decision we make? Before I commit to pretty much anything, I...reactions46comments
Using Electronic Devices With RA HandsSuccessfully managing the use of electronic devices intended to make our lives easier and more efficient can be neither if we are...reactions23comments
H.O.P.E."Grief and hope can coexist." -Rebecca Solnit I recently saw a meme posted on social media that caught my eye and attention...reactions7comments
New Year, Same RAIt's the start of a new year, and with that comes the same stuff we usually hear around this time about how...reactions7comments
Anemic and Confused: Part 1For over a year, rheumatoid arthritis has not been my biggest health concern. (I know, right?!) My biggest health issue has been...reactions7comments
My 2023 RA Intentions and BeyondMy sincerest hope is that your 2022 was a better year than mine. Don’t get me wrong, there were many moments of...reactions8comments
The Confusion of How and Where to Get Test ResultsI recently needed to get both a cervical MRI and knee x-rays. For better or worse, I asked for the reports so...reactions5comments
Grappling With Instability or FusionAt a recent visit to a new spinal doctor, I learned that my top couple of vertebrae have become "naturally fused" as...reactions48comments
