NumbnessMy first experience with numbness related to my life with rheumatoid arthritis occurred after my double knee replacement surgeries when I was...reactions10comments
Treatment UncertaintyAbout this time last year I switched biologics because the old one wasn’t working for me anymore. While the new biologic never...reactions7comments
How Not to Cope with Rheumatoid ArthritisLately, people have been asking a lot how I cope with RA and the host of adorable secondary conditions that come with...reactions91comments
Practicing PatienceI’m guilty of not always being a patient person. But I cover it up well! I was recently surprised when a friend...reactions2comments
The Long and Winding Road of RAIt never ceases to amaze me, even after nearly 25 years since my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, how circuitous the RA journey...reactions19comments
It’s Not Patience, It’s ExhaustionMy husband Richard knows my true nature. I try to hide it and improve upon it, but the truth is that I...reactions22comments
Struggling with the AIP DietI've seen a few posts on our site about individuals who have tried the autoimmune protocol diet (AIP). It's a diet designed...reactions6comments
5 Summer Foods That Help RA SymptomsWhenever I think of summer, I think of all the delicious, fresh, and in-season foods to enjoy! Summer is a wonderful time...reactions3comments
Chronic Pain and Mental DrainWhether you are new to rheumatoid disease/RA or whether you have fought this battle for years, it is important to understand how...reactions21comments
The Chronic Illness "Blahs" - Depression, Anxiety, and DoubtI was in a funk lately. I know, I hate to use that term because it sounds like I’m 100 years old...reactions52comments
Resilience and RA: A Call To ActionResilience is the ultimate life skill. We are all innately resilient; life on earth wouldn't prosper without it. Take a walk outside...reactions10comments
Giveaway: Paraffin Wax KitUPDATE: The Paraffin Wax Kit Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This September, we are acknowledging Rheumatic Disease Awareness...reactions7comments
Chronic Clencher"You're a chronic clencher," the massage therapist said to me while pressing her fingers into my tender jaw muscles. Wincing from the...reactions34comments
Water is RA's best friendDuring the dog days of summer, we often don’t need much of a reminder to stay hydrated as thirst is a constant...reactions4comments
Feeling Good But Not Good Enough It’s been an encouraging few months, health-wise. The medication I started a couple of years ago is working better than ever. For...reactions12comments
Extreme Heat Waves, Going to the Beach, and PlaquenilIt's summer. Of course, Florida is hot during this time of the year, but this past week was one of the hottest...reactions6comments
Antidepressants and RAI don't mind admitting that I have trouble with my mental health. I have struggled with clinical depression and bipolar II for...reactions2comments
Why Don’t I Give Myself a Break?“No one is harder on you than you are,” said my husband Richard recently, and I had to agree! In this case...reactions18comments
Is RA Hereditary?Editor's note: This article was first published in May 2015. Since then, more research has been conducted to understand the role of...reactions8comments
Battling the Summer Heat With RAThe dog days of summer are upon us. The heat and humidity that come along with these sweltering days can be difficult...reactions12comments
