RA and the "B" Word, BurdenThere’s one “b” word that people with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness are especially afraid of. No, it’s not the b-word you’re...reactions11comments
Technology and RALiving with rheumatoid arthritis means understanding how to be adaptable in every definition of the word. It means needing to be flexible...reactions8comments
What Is Strength?Kelly recently wrote an article titled, The Benefits and Downsides of Strength, and it inspired me to think about my definition of...reactions4comments
RA Medication and Prior AuthorizationIf you’re a veteran patient or you’ve been on certain medications before, you’re likely familiar with the concept of prior authorization. Prior...reactions11comments
The Patience of PatientsSometimes inspiration comes in the most unlikely places. A few days ago, it came when I was listening to a book whose...reactions10comments
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...reactions4comments
Dealing with Mommy Wrist and RAMotherhood is physically draining. There is no doubt about that. However, I never thought being a young mom with RA would put...reactions9comments
Attending Conferences and Prioritizing Rest with RAOctober is a busy month for me and my office down in Florida. Each October, we attend the Florida Statewide Symposium which...reactions4comments
Can’t Buy AccessWhen I was younger and starting out in my career, I had this goal to one day do well enough that I...reactions7comments
Dealing with the Unpredictability of RAUnpredictability. If there was one word to describe living with RA, it would be unpredictability. Like a lazy porcupine in a balloon...reactions29comments
5 Tips to Help You Conquer Your Goals with Rheumatoid ArthritisHave you ever felt like because you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you will never be able to achieve your future goals or...reactions2comments
When Is It Time for Knee Replacement Surgery? Part 2In the past decade, the journey with my knees has involved multiple steroid injections, two rounds of hyaluronic acid gel injections in...reactions3comments
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...reactions6comments
Explaining My RA FatigueThere’s 1 symptom of rheumatoid arthritis that I struggle with, regardless of my disease status. Even on my best days - days...reactions91comments
Re-Embracing the NapI’m about to say something blasphemous (for me). Over the past 6 months, I stopped napping! I know, right?!?! Ms. Embrace the...reactions5comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Is a Family AffairYou’ve probably heard the saying, “it takes a village….” It’s usually used in reference to raising children, but it also applies to...reactions3comments
My Experience with Food Insecurity and Rheumatoid ArthritisFood insecurity is defined by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a “lack of consistent access to enough food for an...reactions12comments
Walking Slower May Be Better When You Have RAI walk a lot. It’s my main form of exercise, and I walk at a fairly quick pace — one of my...reactions2comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and ShameShame. It goes hand-in-hand with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic illness, and disability. Every day, we get one thousand little subconscious hints that we...reactions27comments
Finding My New Rheumatologist, Part 1My rheumatologist told me that he is retiring in May. Gulp. I have been with him a long time, and I have...reactions6comments
