Did My Lung Disease Cause My RA?For quite awhile, I felt that my chronic pain was just another symptom of the bigger disease in my life, cystic fibrosis...reactions2comments
All the SicknessHave you ever had a real doozy of a month? I have. I fell seriously ill and to be very honest, it...reactions10comments
Should I Have Joint Replacement? My RA ChecklistHave you considered joint replacement? Did you factor in your age when making the decision? Did your doctor give you a speech...reactions38comments
Time for a New Rheumatologist?In August 2019, before Covid-19 exploded and the world was overtaken by a deadly pandemic, I lost my rheumatologist. It was a...reactions1comment
Well, Duh! Why “Obvious” Studies Are ImportantSometimes you read something and you just want to say, “Well, duh!” because you think it’s so completely obvious you wonder why...reactions1comment
When Having Insurance Isn’t ReassuringIn a perfect world, those of us with RA would never have to worry about insurance issues. Our copays would be so...reactions1comment
It's a small, small worldHave you ever stopped to think how important the notion of smallness is to managing RA? As strange as this may sound...reactions2comments
Can vs. Love, Part 2Not too long ago I wrote a post about the challenges of making decisions and sacrifices in life because of RA--Doing What...reactionscomments
Pain and Sleep - a Two-Way StreetBelow is a screenshot from my phone. It shows a recent night of sleep tracking from my Fitbit. The red parts are...reactions11comments
Getting Through the DarknessIn this particular case, when I reference darkness, I am talking about light....glorious light. It really fascinates me how different the daylight hours...reactions4comments
The Pain Scales We NeedThe 10-point pain scale commonly used in medicine can be frustrating for those of us living with painful, chronic conditions. For starters...reactions40comments
Finding Me TimeWe all live very busy lives. There is always something to be done, someone who needs help, projects that need finishing. From...reactions3comments
You Know You Have RA When...There are many shared experiences of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that connect people all across the community. Whether those experiences are...reactions22comments
Tips for Minimizing Your Fall RiskFall risks are all around. But when your mobility is impaired, fall risks are amplified. As such, so should be your awareness...reactions3comments
Flare ScaresThe role that fear plays as it pertains to our RA is an important concept to keep in mind as we manage...reactions7comments
Now You See It, Now You Don't: The Invisible Nature of RAMy husband Todd went on a mountain bike ride yesterday. It was his birthday and as a former professional bike racer this...reactions2comments
Assume the Best, Plan for the WorstSince my recent retirement from my full-time job of 24 years, there is a natural progression for me to “take stock” if...reactions2comments
3 Easy-on-the-Joints Summer Exercise ActivitiesThe sun is shining, the sky is clear, and my joints are recovering from the winter scaries they experience with the cold...reactions4comments
TENS Unit for RA PainRecently, I wrote an article sharing my over-the-counter toolbox of items that help me manage life with rheumatoid arthritis. One of those...reactions6comments
Chemicals that Contribute to Inflammation in Rheumatoid ArthritisOnce I discovered that inflammation was the root of all evil within the rheumatoid arthritis world, I decided that for my own...reactions4comments
