My First FallSince my rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and, shortly after, my osteoporosis diagnosis, I knew I had a) a high fall risk and b) a higher chance of complications if I fell... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
Financial Planning Considerations for Living with Rheumatoid ArthritisHaving a chronic condition is expensive. At age 2 when I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, I had no idea what I was in for with either the disease... By Kelly Mack6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
I Am FineI am fine - not great, not terrible; just "fine". I used to be good - great, even. But then, the rheum-dragon hit me and 'good' and 'great' turned into... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Jealousy: A ConfessionI confess - sometimes I am jealous of other people’s good health. I want those arms that have shoulders that can swing like windmills or reach objects more than 6... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
RA - Same Disease, New SymptomsI’ve lived with joint pain for as long as I can remember, but I wasn’t diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) until 2016, at the age of 30. I have written... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
New RA Accessibility Tool for the Cold, Winter MonthsI recently found a new tool/product that has really transformed how I handle the cold winter months. Although I’m in Florida, the temperatures can get down in the lower 40s... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dealing with Loss, Failure, and RADisappointment. Loss. Failure. These are things that everyone has to deal with, but those who live with chronic illness and especially rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a special relationship with those... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
DisabledI recently decided to take the plunge and start attempting to file for disability. I live in America so I know, going in, that this is likely to be quite... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Comorbidity Overload With RAI actually had no idea what the word comorbidity meant until I was a few years into my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey. As I recall, it came up when I... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
When the Brain Fog Rolls InIt’s not something I like to talk about but, like many people with rheumatoid arthritis, I get brain fog. These are days when I feel like my thinking is impaired... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Feeling Like You're All Alone in the WorldSometimes, and particularly lately, I've been feeling lonely. And while this might seem hyperbolic — I know I'm not lonely because there are, in fact, people who live below me... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition like rheumatoid arthritis requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should I Have to Be This Strong?I don’t know where it comes from, but there is a saying, "We’re only given in life what we can handle." I actually don’t believe this. In fact, I think... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What I Wish My Doctor Told Me About RAI spent years living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) before I was correctly diagnosed. I remember asking every provider I saw about the relentless pain I felt in my joints. The... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Is My Pain Related to My (Lack of) Memory?For a long time, I’ve wondered why my best friend remembers my childhood better than I do, why I get lost so easily and have to rely on the person... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Much Pain, No Gain - Living Life with Limits in a "No Limit" WorldMost of our lives, from a very young age, we are told to "overcome your limitations," "don’t let your shortcomings hold you back," and "work hard and you can do... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Getting Older with RA and Used Napkins“Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.” My grandfather was rather famous for saying that every time he had an ache or pain (or worse), and the older he... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Ageism in RheumatologyThis year, I was invited at the last moment to participate on a panel at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) meeting. The panel I was invited to join examined... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
How I Handle Moving Stress, Part 2I just moved across the country for school. The full move was a lot, but I managed to keep stress at bay so let’s jump right back in, shall we?... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
RA-United!Last summer, I was happily and unexpectedly RA-united (reunited) with my friend Mara, who also has rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We first met and became friends some years ago when she... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments