Meeting Fellow Chronic Illness WarriorsI had a recent experience that I wanted to share with everyone in this community. My aim is to showcase the importance...reactions5comments
My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It...reactionscomments
The Ticker Tape Parade of RA SymptomsYesterday I was relaxing in the afternoon and I started to feel my left ankle throb. Feeling surprised, I looked down and...reactions31comments
Advocating for Pain Relief and Breastfeeding with RAAs a woman and a twice-over-mama, I have realized an unfortunate dichotomy among breastfeeding your child and choosing other things in your...reactions4comments
The Caterpillar, the Biologic and Rheumatoid ArthritisI recall my grandfather looking at a Caterpillar bulldozer sitting in his yard at the lakefront property he owned. No one lived...reactions7comments
Brain Fog in a Multitasking WorldThe pressure in our society to do everything in the least amount of time is overwhelming, to put it mildly. The pressure...reactions9comments
Questions to Ask Your Rheumatologist about Rheumatoid ArthritisHeading into an appointment with your doctor can be overwhelming or stressful. You also may not always know the right questions to...reactions11comments
As I Get Older, People Seem to Care Less About My RAFinding someone. Dating. Relationships. When you have rheumatoid arthritis or any chronic illness, being in a relationship comes with extra challenges. If...reactions8comments
Transitioning HealthcareThis was a difficult article to write, weirdly. Many of the incidents happened soon after I moved to a new state, but...reactions13comments
It’s Not Patience, It’s ExhaustionMy husband Richard knows my true nature. I try to hide it and improve upon it, but the truth is that I...reactions22comments
Struggling with the AIP DietI've seen a few posts on our site about individuals who have tried the autoimmune protocol diet (AIP). It's a diet designed...reactions6comments
RA and Misconceptions - Why Us?Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most enigmatic chronic illnesses out there; dealing with it daily is a herculean feat. Fatigue, pain...reactions38comments
Chronic Clencher"You're a chronic clencher," the massage therapist said to me while pressing her fingers into my tender jaw muscles. Wincing from the...reactions34comments
Water is RA's best friendDuring the dog days of summer, we often don’t need much of a reminder to stay hydrated as thirst is a constant...reactions4comments
Feeling Good But Not Good Enough It’s been an encouraging few months, health-wise. The medication I started a couple of years ago is working better than ever. For...reactions12comments
Exercising My Arthritic Hands with Sticker ArtA study in Arthritis Care and Research looked at and monitored the hand grip strength of individuals in the early stages of...reactions24comments
Tips for Parents of Children with Juvenile Idiopathic ArthritisThere’s a lot of improvements that have come along for families who have children diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (or JRA- juvenile...reactions22comments
Extreme Heat Waves, Going to the Beach, and PlaquenilIt's summer. Of course, Florida is hot during this time of the year, but this past week was one of the hottest...reactions6comments
Antidepressants and RAI don't mind admitting that I have trouble with my mental health. I have struggled with clinical depression and bipolar II for...reactions2comments
Why Don’t I Give Myself a Break?“No one is harder on you than you are,” said my husband Richard recently, and I had to agree! In this case...reactions18comments
