Invisible Illnesses & Handicapped ParkingEver since the day I was first issued my handicapped parking placard, I have been waiting for someone to give me a...reactions4comments
Evusheld Feels like Winning the Immunocompromised LotteryIt feels like I recently won the lottery. No, not the lottery with money involved, but the lottery to receive a dose...reactions8comments
RA and Talking to Loved OnesThe holidays are over for most of us and I’m guessing there are a few people out there who are glad for...reactions6comments
Reading Without HandsI’ve loved to read since I learned how as a little girl. Reading has always informed and even transformed my days, my...reactions2comments
The Never-Ending Sinus InfectionLiving with a chronic disease is a bummer. Taking medications that leave you immunosuppressed is a bummer. But when those medications keep...reactions11comments
Career Planning with RAAs a child growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, I had the experience (good fortune?) of knowing that I would need to...reactions10comments
Why Is It So Difficult to Talk About Having RA?I recognize the irony in actually writing this question here - this is a forum to read articles and engage in conversations...reactions26comments
Living with End Stage RAAccording to clinical definitions, I’ve been living with “end stage rheumatoid arthritis” most of my life. Obviously, this phrasing is inadequate to...reactions19comments
Weighing the Risks: Glenn Frey and RD DrugsBy now, just about everyone has heard the sad news about Glenn Frey, co-founder and musician/songwriter of the Eagles, the wildly popular...reactions2comments
RA and Covid-Friendly ActivitiesI want to start by saying that "COVID-friendly activities" may be defined differently by every reader. To maintain an ultra-cautious approach, I...reactions4comments
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...reactions12comments
Mental Health and the "notOK" AppRheumatoid arthritis affects every aspect of a person’s life. It affects a person physically, socially, and mentally. It also impacts their ability...reactions1comment
Being Immunocompromised in a Non-Immunocompromised WorldTo be clear: people who aren’t immunocompromised have a lot to say about people who are immunocompromised. And a lot of times...reactions13comments
Preparing for Total Knee Replacement SurgeryIf you’ve been following my story, you know that I finally decided to have total knee replacement surgery after years of struggling...reactions42comments
Questions for the Newly DiagnosedA rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis can be a lot to process. Yes, you're finally relieved to know what was causing all those...reactionscomments
When Is It Time For Knee Replacement Surgery? Part 1"You’re not old enough for surgery," said my first orthopedic doctor 4 years ago, "but you will need total knee replacement at...reactions22comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Thyroid Eye Disease: What Is the Connection?Over the years, doctors and researchers have focused more attention on comorbidities, which are 2 or more illnesses or conditions that happen...reactionscomments
Finding My New Rheumatologist Part 2I previously wrote about my rheumatologist retiring and how I was now tasked with finding a new rheumatologist by the end of...reactions14comments
Through the Seasons with RAHaving lived in a four-season climate throughout my life, I have come to understand how important it is to adjust your approach...reactions6comments
The Importance of HydrationSometimes I struggle with the fundamentals. I get so involved with the advanced treatments and trying to stay on top of rheumatoid...reactions13comments
