Does it Hurt? And Other Questions that are Really Hard to Answer I recently was talking to a good friend of mine who lives with ulcerative colitis, and the conversation turned toward how hard...reactions5comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and College, a Guide to Academic AccommodationsIf you are a college student with rheumatoid arthritis, the following article is addressed towards meeting your needs in the classroom through...reactions1comment
Craniosacral Therapy for RA TreatmentI really like to try to treat my rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain through a holistic approach. Over the past 18+ years...reactions7comments
Community Views: Changing Perceptions of Rheumatoid ArthritisBefore a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis, many people have an incomplete picture of the disease. We were curious about how their perception...reactions4comments
I Am Not a WarriorI refuse to be a warrior in the war on RA. Every time I go to an arthritis-related event, they honor warriors...reactions24comments
Childhood Stress and Trauma: Can It Impact the Development of RA?This article was inspired by my current rheumatologist. She is my eighth rheumatologist, and I believe 8 is my lucky number. I...reactions67comments
New Improvements to ABLE AccountsMany people who receive federal benefits for disability have a challenge with being able to save due to asset restrictions. While you...reactions4comments
Chronic Inflammation, Dopamine, & MotivationA friend of mine posted an article on her Facebook page recently that I thought was interesting: "Chronic Inflammation Removes Motivation by Reducing...reactions28comments
The Right Things to Say to Someone with RAWe’ve all been in those situations where someone shares with us that they have cancer, are in need of surgery, or have...reactions5comments
What to Expect at Your First Rheumatologist AppointmentIf you have recently been referred to a rheumatologist, or if you have been reading up on rheumatoid arthritis and it seems...reactions7comments
Would You Rather Be Sick or in Pain?Every two weeks, I gather the cardboard box from the refrigerator, pull back the lid and read the warning printed on the...reactions22comments
My Joint Pain Wasn't From 'Too Much Screen Time'Before I was even diagnosed with RA, I was experiencing some joint pain in my wrist; not just a dull ache but...reactions5comments
Cleaning Up Your Body with RA: Tips to Help You Get StartedI have decided that it is time for me to consider a little bit of “spring cleaning” for my body. I wanted...reactions6comments
When an Injury Leads to an Injury Which Leads to BursitisI recently shared an article about my emergency spinal surgery last fall and how the required adaptations following that procedure required me...reactions3comments
RA and the Shame of COVIDWell, it finally happened. Despite all precautions taken and warnings observed, I am now unclean! That's right, just shy of 4 years...reactions9comments
The Long Way Back: My Mental Health StrugglesI have been absent for a while. I am sharing my experience in the hopes that it helps each of us recognize...reactions6comments
Me-Time: Rest, Reflect, and RechargeI am definitely an extrovert, but that doesn't mean that I don't need and enjoy alone time and "me-time." Living with chronic...reactions1comment
RA Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingEditor's note: In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Phrases in...reactions21comments
Minimizing StressFor me, fatigue is one of the most difficult things about rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It isn’t a symptom, it isn’t a side...reactions9comments
Heartbroken“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt...reactions5comments
