In Praise of Physical Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis For the past year, my right ankle has been listing, like a boat that is slowly sinking. And lately, I’ve noticed that...reactions2comments
RA PrioritiesOne of the most impactful things I have had to learn since being diagnosed with RA is the art of prioritizing. We...reactions1comment
The Armor of Rheumatoid ArthritisI sometimes feel like an armadillo. Sounds very strange, I know. But I think it is intriguing to look at how we relate...reactions3comments
Taking Humira Weekly: A Worsening of RA SymptomsI’m not sure what’s been making my RA worse lately, but my joints are in a lot more pain and my bloodwork...reactions6comments
Getting Used to the Stares AgainI haven’t been out much in the last few months. (Understatement of the year, right?!) So, I actually am not used to...reactions3comments
Just Color It: 6 Benefits of Coloring for Individuals with Rheumatoid ArthritisI can remember, from an early age, loving to color. I would spend hours upon hours choosing the perfect colors for my...reactions12comments
The Pitfalls of Seronegative RAAs many as a third of people with rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) are diagnosed with what is called seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. This...reactions56comments
Ten Things I Wish I’d Known When Diagnosed with Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis has become such an integrated part of my life that it is hard to believe it’s been 13.5 years since...reactions16comments
How I Catch Some ZZZsI am very lucky that I do not have any sleep disorders but I still have trouble falling asleep and staying that...reactions23comments
RA-darYes, I do believe that after 25 years with RA I have developed an ability to sense when someone I am around...reactions3comments
My RA Hands: Shades of Pink, Purple, Red, White, and BlueAbout 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with Raynaud’s syndrome secondary to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). My hands can get really cold and...reactions53comments
Take the Connected Health Survey! (CLOSED)In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Habit FormingI've written quite a few articles on my attempts at spontaneity and changes in habits. I appreciate routine and its benefits for...reactions2comments
There Is No Secondary Gain in Chronic Pain Secondary gain is a psychoanalytic term for the advantages someone with pain has because of their chronic pain. The idea is that...reactions11comments
RA Medication InteractionsPrior to being diagnosed with RA, I took no prescription medications. I was able to get up out of bed each day...reactions3comments
How to Avoid the RA “Snake Oil” MarketersI clearly remember that once I began to do any type of research or reading online with regard to rheumatoid arthritis, it...reactions1comment
My 20th RAnniversaryIn September 2000, my life changed. I was 22 years old and was in what was supposed to be my last semester...reactions4comments
Could a JAK Inhibitor Be Right for Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have changed the landscape of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment and improved the quality of life for many people...reactionscomments
Rheumatic Conditions Quiz: Test Your KnowledgeWhat is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack...reactions10comments
To My RA, Thank You!!!The uninvited house guest. I have for years compared my arthritis to an uninvited houseguest that just won’t leave. I never invited...reactions1comment
