Traveling With Refrigerated MedicationsFor many people, holiday plans include some kind of travel. In addition to the ordinary stress and chaos of travel, many of...reactions10comments
Poison Ivy and the Immune ResponseA few weeks ago I felt incredibly lucky to be doing yard work. I usually leave outdoor chores to my husband, as...reactions11comments
Multiple Co-Morbidities Connected to Worse Rheumatoid Arthritis Health OutcomesA systematic review of 19 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) studies found RA patients with multiple co-morbidities (or two or more long-term conditions) experienced...reactions29comments
What the Fatigue?!If I am not writing about napping, I am writing about fatigue. If you’ve read some of my other articles, you will...reactions90comments
The Most RA-Friendly Bra I've FoundLiving with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) means adjusting... literally everything.Over the years, I’ve found some of the parts of getting dressed that once...reactions42comments
RA Flare, From Gratitude to GriefI am in the grip of a painful, persistent flare, the kind that makes the bones in my fingers feel like they’re...reactions10comments
What to Do When Your Doctor Dismisses Your RA SymptomsI have been contemplating the meaning of real. In popular culture, we sometimes use words that mean the opposite of "real" as...reactions38comments
Monica's Tips for Staying OrganizedOrganization is a big thing for me. Because of the mixture of rampant brain fog and medication side effects, my memory is...reactions3comments
Is It Time for a New Doctor? 3 Red Flags to Watch ForIf I were asked to describe my relationship with healthcare providers, one word comes to mind: loyalty. It’s true that when I...reactions21comments
4 Things You Don't Need to Apologize for With RABeing a newer member of the RA community (I passed my 2-year diagnosis-versary in 2024), I have learned a lot about what...reactions28comments
Dealing With RA is Like Having Another JobOne important thing I learned as a result of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is that there is never a dull moment –...reactions4comments
To ER or Not To ER?I’ve been pretty sick this past week, but just normal people sick. Coughing, fever, sore throat, eye infections, all the usual stuff...reactions7comments
Coping With RA Burnout When You Feel 'Over it'I have lived with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since I was a child. Since before I went through puberty. Since the...reactions70comments
Tips on Mornings with RAMornings are difficult, especially with RA. I’ve found lately that I’ve had a lot more trouble staying asleep, and at first, I...reactions61comments
A Bout of Three CavitiesRecently, I had a routine dentist appointment that went a little awry. For the past 22 years, I have had a pretty...reactions24comments
My RA Downfall - The Year It All Went WrongWhen I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in 2014, I never imagined the complex journey that lay ahead. Despite my condition...reactions3comments
Put on a Show - Say I Have RA or Not?I’ve often said being young with Rheumatoid Arthritis presents some unique challenges and deciding to show my symptoms is a regular debate...reactions28comments
How To Know if Your Biologic is Still Working for RAI use a biologic agent that costs about $15,000 every 4 months to administer. I have used it for 7 years and...reactions49comments
Morning MiseryI am not a morning person. I pretty much hate mornings, actually.Even before I had RA, I was always happier and more...reactions63comments
The Activity HangoverEveryone knows about hangovers, where one indulges in too much alcohol and then pays for it the next day in headaches and...reactions27comments
